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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

Picturesque site on East Loch Lomond

Sallochy is situated on the Eastern shores of Loch Lomond and offers stunning views across the loch towards the Arrochar Alps. The small beach is a perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the scenery and the 200 year old oak woodland is a peaceful place to stroll and spot some local wildlife.

Sallochy is a great resting place after a long day of walking on the West Highland Way and an idyllic setting to enjoy a picnic or barbecue by the water.

The Campsite

We no longer operate a campsite at Sallochy.  

For information on camping at Sallochy and to book visit the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park website.

For campsite enquiries, contact campingbookings@lochlomond-trossachs.org.

Walking trails

Oakwood trails that pass a lochside pebbly beach

The trails here wind through tranquil oakwoods that are over 200 years old. This is a great place to watch for wildlife, including secretive roe deer and noisy jays. Enjoy a picnic beside the loch or take to the water – this is a popular place for wild swimming.

Walking

Sallochy Trail

Climb through a delightfully varied woodland to the craggy viewpoint on Dun Maoil for spectacular views over Loch Lomond and the Arrochar Alps. 

Largely firm gravel or grassy paths. Short section of rough, narrow earthy path with muddy patches up to viewpoint. Long moderate slopes with some steep sections. Includes a road crossing.

Strenuous trail grade icon grade icon
2 miles / 3.2 km

Allow 1 ½ hours

Activities

The West Highland Way

The West Highland Way, Scotland’s best known long distance trail, stretches 96 miles from Milngavie near Glasgow to Fort William. Walk a stretch of it at Sallochy and get a taste for the adventure.

Facilities and access

Easy-access facilities
Easy-access facilities
Toilets
Toilets
Tourist information
Tourist information
Walking
Walking
  • There are public toilets in Sallochy and nearby Rowardennan.

Car parking information

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Getting here

From Drymen, follow signs for Rowardennan. Sallochy car park is 9 miles along this road on the left.

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G63 0AW is the nearest postcode.

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0300 067 6600 (option 2)
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