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Cycling & bike hire at Ardgartan Argyll, Scotland

Pick up your bikes from our bike hire at Ardgartan Argyll and set straight off on this 4-mile loop, which affords great views of Loch Long and has plenty of picnic spots along the way. It helps you ease your way into your Scottish cycling holiday and find your bearings in the local area too.
West Loch Lomond Cycle Path
View over Loch Lomond
View south from the summit of Ben Lomond.
View of Loch Lomond from Ben Lomond summit route.

Follow the loch

This 17-mile route from Tarbet, near Ardgartan Argyll, down to Balloch at the southern end of Loch Lomond, is an easy, level terrain which runs along the banks of Loch Lomond. It takes in the pretty village of Luss, where you can buy Scottish tablet to keep your energy levels up, as well as offering superb views of Loch Lomond and Ben Lomond. There is a train station at Balloch to bring you back to Tarbet. 

Family cycling
Family cycling through location
View of picnic benches on the banks of Loch Lomond.
View from the edge of Loch Lomond.

Perfect picnic trails

There are lots of enjoyable, family friendly cycle routes in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. The Old Military Road (Inversnaid to Trossach Pier), takes in 3 lochs and has the exciting option of catching the waterbus back across Loch Lomond. More family cycle routes can be found on the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs website.


Glen Loin Loop
Cycling through forest
View of the snow peaked Arrochar Alps.
View of the Arrochar Alps, with Ben Lomond in the background.

Real mountain biking!

A great way to take in the splendour of the Arrochar Alps, the Glen Loin Loop starts with quite a tough ascent. But you know that’s going to mean a thrilling fast downhill to finish! The ride starts and finishes in nearby Arrochar and the scenery alone makes this tough ride worth the effort.

Glenbranter cycle trails
View over loch
View of Loch Eck.
View of the islands of Jura and Islay, from Westport beach.

Muddy and challenging

There are two exciting trails for thrill-seekers at Glenbranter. The Glenshellish Route is described as a gentle taste of the wild, with the potential for sighting rare wildlife and enjoying glorious views. The Glen Eck Loop is a full day out and one for the fittest of cyclists, with some hard climbs. Those climbs are worth it though, for views of Loch Eck, Dunoon and the Clyde, Beinn Mhor and, on a clear day the islands of Jura and Islay. 

Cat Craig Loop
A close up of a bike available to hire at Ardgartan Argyll.
Family walking their bikes by the cabins at Ardgartan Argyll.
Cycling through forest

Cycling from your cabin

Pick up your bikes from our bike hire at Ardgartan Argyll and set straight off on this 4-mile loop, which affords great views of Loch Long and has plenty of picnic spots along the way. It helps you ease your way into your Scottish cycling holiday and find your bearings in the local area too.