Ardgartan is a small village situated at the mouth of the Croe Water on the west shore of Loch Long. It is a great base for hiking and is a popular camping site. Situated between Loch Long and the Argyll Forest Park, you are afforded magnificent views across the loch and out towards the mountains.

Gordon

March 3, 2018

Hiking

Not much on the website but good info at the car park ...

scotland.forestry.gov.uk/forest-parks/argyll-forest-park/ardgartan

This is the first stop on the A82/A83 that really feels like you have left central Scotland behind (though to be fair once you get to Balloch it is all good)!

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1. Ardgartan Peninsula Circuit

34.9km

09:55

780m

Hike the difficult 21.7-mile Ardgartan Peninsula Circuit for stunning Loch Long views and challenging terrain in Argyll Forest Park.

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2. Ardgartan Peninsula Circuit

22.3km

07:08

890m

Hike the difficult Ardgartan Peninsula Circuit, a 13.9-mile route with 2932 feet of gain, offering stunning loch and mountain views.

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3. Loch Long – Ardgartan, Loch Long loop from Ardgartan

4.37km

01:10

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 10 m

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Ardgartan, Loch Long

1. Ardgartan Peninsula Circuit

2. Ardgartan Peninsula Circuit

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