Glen Lochy
COVID-19 update
Some FLS visitor centres are offering a reduced service, with walking and mountain bike trails remaining open, as are most toilets and car parks. Please check below for local updates on any closures.
We want to ensure your visit is an enjoyable and safe one.
Make sure you follow the Scottish Government’s FACTS advice – helping to protect yourself, your family and your local community, and follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code helping to keep Scotland beautiful.
Quiet riverside picnic site with mountain views
A short distance from the bustle of Tyndrum is this quiet riverside picnic site. There's plenty of room to stretch your legs in fresh mountain air and dip a toe in the icy waters of the River Lochy.
You'll get a fine view of Ben Lui from here, especially of the steep north west ridge and the mountain's impressive high corries where snow lies from autumn until early summer.
Guide map to the Forests of North Argyll (PDF 3.7MB)
Activities
Ben Lui and Beinn a'Chleibh hillwalk
The car park at Glen Lochy is a popular starting point to climb the Munros of Ben Lui and Beinn a'Chleibh. This is a tough route that involves a river crossing and lots of boggy paths, so do prepare accordingly.
Facilities & access
The nearest toilets and places to eat are in Dalmally and Tyndrum.
Stay The Night
Motorhomes and campervans that are self-contained and have their own toilet facilities will be able to stay overnight at the Glen Lochy car park from 26 April – 31 October 2021. This does not include overnight tent camping or car parking.
To help plan your stay, please see the details below:
- Height barrier – No
- Motorhome capacity of car park – 4
- Suitable for large vehicles/caravans – Yes
- Access notes – Access straight from A85.
- Parking notes – Fairly level. Parking blocks recommended. Please leave a 4m gap between other motorhomes and park in bays.
Please visit our Stay the Night page for full details, participating locations, best practice, and terms and conditions of use.
Getting here
The Glen Lochy car park is on the south side of the A85 between Tyndrum and Dalmally.
Using SatNav?
The nearest postcode is FK20 8SB. This is at Arrivain, about 2 ¾ miles east of the car park.
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