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Tarbet Isle

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Open water

  • This destination contains areas of open water which can be hazardous if you are not suitably prepared. Follow our water safety advice and take care.

About

A window onto Loch Lomond with views over Argyll Forest Park

Tarbet Isle lies on the banks of Loch Lomond just north of Tarbet. The Isle itself sits offshore and is referred to as ‘Honeymoon Island’ due to tales that newly married couples were sent to spend a week on the island together – the marriage was thought to have a good chance of success if they were still on speaking terms at the end of the week.

The trail gives great views down Loch Lomond to Ben Lomond and the surrounding hills. 

Walking trails

Tarbet Isle route card (PDF)

Walking

Tarbet Isle Loop

A short stroll through Scots Pine with wonderful views over Loch Lomond to Ben Lomond and the Argyll Forest Park.

A firm forest trail with some muddy sections and one short steep slope.

Moderate trail grade icon grade icon
¾ miles / 1.1 km

30 mins

Facilities and access

Parking
Parking
Walking
Walking
Stay the Night
Stay the Night

There are public toilets located in Tarbet village as well as plenty of places to eat and drink in both Tarbet and Arrochar.

Stay the Night

Stay the Night continues to run now through to 31 December 2024. This means self-contained motorhomes and campervans will be able to park overnight for one night in some of our car parks.

There is a £7 charge to Stay the Night at this car park. Payment can be made through RingGo with details of how to do this at each car park.

To help plan your stay, please see the details below:

  • Height barrier – No
  • Motorhome capacity of car park – 1
  • Suitable for large vehicles/caravans – No
  • Parking notes – Car park on slight slope - levelling blocks recommended. Please leave a 4m gap between other motorhomes.

Please visit our Stay the Night page for full details, participating locations, best practice, and terms and conditions of use.

Stay the night

Car parking information

There is no charge to park in this car park. Please park with care and consideration. In particular please park in designated parking areas only and do not block entrances or gates.

More about parking

Getting here

Tarbet Isle lies to the north of Tarbet on the A82. The car park is on the inland side of the road along a short but steep drive.

Using SatNav?

G83 7DG is the nearest postcode

 

Get in touch

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0300 067 6600 (option 2)
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