The village of Tarbet, by Loch Lomond, is half a mile from the station. The village of Arrochar, by Loch Long, is a mile from the station.
The station here is useful for those wishing to climb the mountains surrounding the picturesque villages which include Cruach Tairbeirt (1364 feet) and Ben Reoch (2168 feet), but there are many others.
There are also miles of low level forest walks which can easily be completed in a few hours. Both the walks and hills have great views of both Loch Long and Loch Lomond.
Boat Tours
Cruise Loch Lomond run a one hour tour, the Tarbet Circular, which covers the Arklet waterfalls at Inversnaid, the Arrochar Alps and the Loch Sloy Hyrdo Electric scheme.
If you're lucky you may spot osprey, sea eagles and mountain goats too. They also offer explorer cruises from Tarbet to Inversnaid or Rowardennan for walking Ben Lomond or on the West Highland Way.
SAVING! The Spirit of Scotland Travel Pass (for rail travel) will entitle you to a 15% discount on standard fares.
Where to stay
Tarbet Hotel (0.55 miles/0.88 km walking distance from the train station)
Reviews: 3.7 on Google, 3.9 on TripAdvisor
Where to eat
Reviews: 4.4 on Google, 4.6 on TripAdvisor
Reviews including accommodation: 3.7 on Google, 3.9 on TripAdvisor
Bonnie & Ben Takeaway Cafe by Cruise Loch Lomond
Reviews: 4.1 on Google, 4.2 on TripAdvisor
Looking south over Loch Lomond from beside the A82 near Tarbet
Photo credit: “IMGP8751” by Matt Buck, CC BY-SA 2.0
Where to stay (walking distances given from the train station)
Fascadail Country Guest House (1.18 miles/1.89 km)
Reviews: 4.7 on Google, 4.8 on TripAdvisor
Village Inn (1.44 miles/2.31 km)
Reviews: 4.4 on Google, 4.1 on TripAdvisor
Lochside Guest House (1.2 miles/1.93 km)
Reviews: 4.2 on Google, 4.4 on TripAdvisor
Where to eat
Reviews: 4.7 on Google, 4.9 on TripAdvisor
Reviews including accommodation: 4.4 on Google, 4.1 on TripAdvisor
Reviews: 4.4 on Google, 4.1 on TripAdvisor
Arrochar
Photo credit: “Arrochar” by Ashlynn Pai, CC BY 2.0
Ardlui is a hamlet at the head of Loch Lomond. Walkers sometimes find this station useful for exploring the surrounding hills.
Loch Lomond Wakeboard offers watersports activities including wakeboarding and waterskiing, as well as speedboat trips.
Stay and dine at the Ardlui Hotel (0.12 miles/0.19 km walk from the station)
Reviews: 4.3 on Google, 3.9 on TripAdvisor
Looking south over Loch Lomond from a promontory near Ardlui
Photo credit: “IMGP8710” by Matt Buck, CC BY-SA 2.0
This village is where the line splits between the Oban route and the Fort William and Mallaig route.
It is also convenient for walking including on the nearby West Highland Way or shorter strolls in the Crianlarich Community Woodland.
This would be a good location to base yourself for day trips on the Oban, and Fort William and Mallaig routes.
Where to stay (walking distances given from the train station)
Best Western The Crianlarich Hotel (0.26 miles/0.41 km)
Reviews: 4.2 on Google, 4.2 on TripAdvisor
Glenbruar House B&B (0.23 miles/0.37 km)
Reviews: 3.6 on Google, 3.5 on TripAdvisor
Glenardrun House B&B (0.27 miles/0.43 km)
Reviews: 4.8 on Google, 4.6 on TripAdvisor
Inverardran Guesthouse (0.67 miles/1.07 km)
Reviews: 4.9 on Google, 4.6 on TripAdvisor
Where to eat
Best Western The Crianlarich Hotel
Reviews including accommodation: 4.2 on Google, 4.2 on TripAdvisor
Crianlarich Munros
Photo credit: “Crianlarich Munros” by John Johnston, CC BY-SA 2.0
Pine forest at Crianlarich
Photo credit: “Crianlarich” by Ashlynn Pai, CC BY 2.0
Page last updated 02 October 2025