HeLenSbuRGH elensburgh and Lomond is the H gateway to Argyll, situated on the Clyde Sea Lochs, and including the west bank of Loch Lomond and the Arrochar Alps. With several train stations throughout the area on the West Highland Line, it has fantastic transport connections to both the west coast and the central belt, and makes a great day-trip destination. In Helensburgh, visit Charles Rennie Mackintoshâs famous Hill House and the award-winning architectural chainmail âBoxâ protecting it. Geilston and Glenarn Gardens are wonderful natural attractions, or for the latest in museum immersive technology, take in
the Scottish Submarine Centre. The town also has a range of unique independent shops and galleries, and highly rated restaurants. Families are well catered for with new play facilities at Hermitage Park, and there is a farm park nearby. The beautiful conservation village of Luss on Loch Lomond is the ancestral home of Clan Colquhoun. As well as picture postcard views, the settlement has a fascinating history, including an 11th century Viking hogback grave in the churchyard. There are several fabulous gift shops and eateries, and younger visitors will enjoy the faerie trail. Ardlui offers watersports on Loch Lomond, and Arrochar is a
great base for Munro-bagging and mountain-biking. The whole area includes a number of trails such as the Loch Lomond and Cowal Way, Three Lochs Way, John Muir Way and Argyll Sea Kayak Trail. The Clyde Sea Lochs Trail is a 65 mile road route from Dumbarton to Arrochar, including the Rosneath Peninsula with its own fascinating heritage trails featuring the work of architects such as Alexander âGreekâ Thomson, William Leiper and Edwin Lutyens. Kilcreggan Pier is a regular stop for the Waverley Paddle Steamer on its Clyde cruises, and the Peninsula offers stunning views down the Firth of Clyde to Bute and Arran.
Make Helensburgh the gateway to your Argyll adventure
Enjoy the great outdoors on the Three Lochs Way, John Muir Way, Argyll Sea Kayak Trail & Clyde Sea Lochs Trail, plus Munro-bagging, Mountain-biking, Watersports & more. Visit Charles Rennie Mackintoshâs famous Hill House, Geilston Garden NTS, the Scottish Submarine Centre & the Outdoor Museum. Browse in unique independent shops & galleries, enjoy an ice cream on the seafront promenade, eat in award-winning restaurants, & relax in a boutique hotel or B&B.
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With great transport links, including the ScotRail Highland Explorer on the West Highland Line, Helensburgh is the perfect gateway for your Argyll adventure.
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