Luss to Arrochar beside Loch Lomond

Another route chosen as a training run for an upcoming marathon event. Easy to follow and good quality tarred path or road along the whole route and not a lot of elevation. This route offers great views of Loch Lomond and Loch Long.

The cycle path is located ourside the main car park back towards the main road. If you follow the sings to the Lode on the Loch and keep to the left side then you can't miss it. Once past the lodge you are soon down beside the loch and this route keeps you within sight of the loch for most of the journey. There are several short sections where the path is actually beside the main A82, but there is a crash barrier between the path and the road and it feels safe enough.

Interestingly we did think that this would be a bit dull as a run but that wasn't the case and it was very enjoyable. Although there are cyclists on the route they are not too many and there is usually lots of space.

There are a several lovely spots along the way, including the busy Firkin point and also lots of small isolated beaches. Really worth taking a wee break at some of these and enjoying the calmness and the view. We found the best spots to be north of Firkin point where it's difficult for those in a car to access.

We extended this run all the way to Arrochar but most of the climbing along the way is between Tarbet and Arrochar. That part of the route is all alongside the main road so it is tempting to miss, but the car park there does make a lovely spot for a wee rest prior to returning.