
Wednesday, 01 February 2023
Scotland is home to a range of rare temperate rainforests. These are woodlands native to the west of Scotland which are made up of birch, hazel, ash, oak and ...
We are currently felling trees infected with Phytophthora ramorum at Cruach Tairbeirt.
The Arrochar Trail is unaffected and remains open. However, please be aware of timber trucks and other vehicles on the forest road at the crossing point.
There is also a diversion in place on the core path during these works.
Trails around the hill above the villages of Arrochar and Tarbet will give you wonderful views of the Arrochar Alps – the impressive mountains clustered round the head of Loch Long.
These pretty woods nestle above the pass through which warlike Norsemen once land-hauled their longships from Loch Long to Loch Lomond. In 1263 a Viking raiding party hauled longships through this part of the forest, hoping to attack settlements on Loch Lomond. However, the trip came to a sticky end in a stormy sea battle at Largs.
Cruach Tairbeirt route card (PDF)
Linking Arrochar and Tarbet Station, this path passes through attractive birchwoods and provides wonderful views across Loch Long to the Arrochar Alps.
Uneven gravel path with some short rocky sections. Long steep slopes. Some sections may be muddy.
Allow 1½ hour
There are no car parking facilities at this forest. The nearest public toilets are in Tarbet village. There are plenty of places to eat and drink in both Tarbet and Arrochar.
The trails can be accessed from the underpass at Arrochar & Tarbet train station. You can also access the west end of the Arrochar Trail from the steps opposite the Arrochar Tea Room
There are no parking facilities here. The nearest public car parks are in Arrochar to the west or Tarbet to the east.
G83 7DA is the nearest postcode.
Trails start from Arrochar & Tarbet railway station, where there is also a bus stop. Plan your journey at Traveline Scotland.
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