Things to do in Lochgoilhead, Argyll and Bute
Scenic Lochgoilhead is a small village of around 400 residents in the southern Scottish Highlands of Argyll.
As its name suggests, the village sits at the head of Loch Goil and is surrounded by some stunning peaks known collectively as the Arrochar Alps.
The village is surrounded by the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and enjoys dramatic scenery made up of mountain slopes, coastal waters and dense forests.
Present Day Lochgoilhead
The village of Lochgoilhead has two educational centres which attract summer visitors to experience the outdoor attractions in this lovely area.
The village is reached along single-track roads in either direction.
It has a post office, a medical centre and dental practice, several local shops and two hotels including the old coaching inn now known as the Lochgoilhead Hotel. The two pubs offer excellent food and a semblance of local entertainment.
The pretty village centre is spread along the shores of Loch Goil, a steep-sided sea loch which runs down to the River Clyde.
Things to do in Lochgoilhead
Lochgoilhead is the ideal base for those who enjoy hill walking, mountain biking, climbing, fishing, boating and other outdoor pursuits.
Local way-marked walking trails near Lochgoilhead include the Cowal Way long-distance hiking path and the Ardgoil Peninsula cycle path which runs for 32km.
Places such as the historic battle site of Glencoe, Loch Lomond, Loch Fyne and the towns of Oban and Fort William are within easy reach and provide breathtaking scenery along the way.
He was released after four months. Johnston spent many of his years growing up in Lochgoilhead.
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Days Out in Lochgoilhead
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Ben Lomond (9 Miles)*
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Benmore Botanic Garden (10 Miles)*
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Auchindrain (11 Miles)*
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Hill House (12 Miles)*
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Bucinch & Ceardach (13 Miles)*
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Crarae Gardens (13 Miles)*
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Geilston Garden (16 Miles)*
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Kilchurn Castle (16 Miles)*
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Finlaystone Country Estate (19 Miles)*-154x115.jpg)
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Denny Ship Model Experiment Tank (20 Miles)*
Places to Visit near Lochgoilhead
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Arrochar (7 Miles)*
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Inveraray (8 Miles)*
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Ardentinny (9 Miles)*
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Benmore (10 Miles)*
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Kilcreggan (12 Miles)*
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Gourock (15 Miles)*
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Alexandria (16 Miles)*
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Greenock (17 Miles)*
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Dunoon (17 Miles)*
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Port Glasgow (18 Miles)*
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