Ardlui Travel Guide - Scotland

Situated on the banks of Loch Lomond, Ardlui is a incredibly charming small village dwarfed by the expansive and breathtaking Scottish scenery immediately surrounding it. Despite Ardlui's cute and compact size, it is famous among travellers as a base to explore the gorgeous landscape through popular walks such as the West Highland Way. As for travellers looking to do a spot of fishing, a stay in Ardlui opens up a wealth of exciting opportunities in the surrounding area including pike fishing.



Location and Surroudings
Ardlui is located in the heart of the Trossachs National Park at the head of Loch Lomond - the furthest point north the loch stretches. The park encompasses 720 square miles of adventurous landscape centred around Ardrui, which itself is nestled in peace and quiet in a terrain of wild mountains, sprawling rivers, freshwater lochs and luscious woodland . It is in comfortable reach of all Trossachs National Park and Loch Lomond beauty hotspots, including Queen Elizabeth Forest Park among others.

Neighbouring Towns
Heading south along the loch, you will encounter another small village called Inverluglas which is four miles from Ardlui, and another four miles again to the larger town of Tarbet. The cities of Glasgow and Stirling are just over an hour's drive away at approximately 50 miles distance from Ardlui. It strikes the perfect balance between the romantic isolation of the Scottish scenery and being conveniently close enough to large Scottish cities and travel links.

Getting to Ardlui
The West Highland Line passes through as it travels between Glasgow and either Fort William or Oban to the north - this means it is very easy to get a direct train to Ardlui. The Royal Scotsman takes this route. There are also direct busses from Glasgow and other Scottish towns. By road, the A82 passes through Ardlui.

Local Attractions and Activities
Fishing
Ardlui visitors who fancy a day out fishing are spoilt for choice with the surrounding freshwater fishing opportunities. A huge variety is catered for, including fishing from the shore or by boat, allowing visitors to look forward to catching salmon, brown and rainbow trout, pike and perch. Don't forget to pick up a permit when you gear up at the local tackle shop!

Boating
Those looking to rent or berth a boat at the loch will find a fully equipped marina, which is an ideal base to explore the tranquil waters which Scotland is famous for. Chartered boat trips also come highly recommended, especially for new visitors to learn more about the loch and is most definitely the best way to appreciate the beauty of the crystal clear waters.

Accommodation
There is a wealth of accommodation on offer from the Ardlui Hotel, log cabins and camping and caravanning, ideal for tourists who wish to visit the loch on holiday - for those looking for a bigger slice of Loch Lomond, there are holiday homes available to rent or purchase. The truly romantic quality of accommodation on offer in Ardlui will all but ensure your visit is one of the most enchanting of your entire visit to Scotland.