Arklet Falls and RSPB Trail at Inversnaid

Arklet Falls, Inversnaid

This guide features a delightful walk where the Trossachs meet Loch Lomond, close to a former home of outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor. Check our guide to Inversnaid for more general information about this very special place.

Our walk starts at Inversnaid, parking at Inversnaid Hotel. Take the A829 from Aberfoyle for a scenic drive that passes Lochs Ard, Chon and Arklet before arriving at Loch Lomond. Alternatively, take a 30-minute Cruise Loch Lomond boat trip from Tarbet (timetables and tickets at cruiselochlomond.co.uk)

Depending on the time of year and time of day, you are likely to see many walkers as this is the path of the West Highland Way; it is also the start or end of the Great Trossachs Path to Callander. 

 

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Arklet Falls

Close to the car park is the magnificent Arklet Falls, which flows into Loch Lomond. There are paths, steps and bridges to help you get up close to the falls. 

Once you’ve seen the waterfall turn around and walk through the car park, heading north on the route of the West Highland Way, this is RSPB Inversnaid Nature Reserve, and soon after you start walking on the loch shore path, you will see an RSPB board where you can see the most recent sightings. 

Keep following the path, passing a boat shed, looking out for the wooden sign to take a path away from the West Highland Way route. Brace yourself for a steep climb, but you are heading for an elevated viewpoint, so that’s your motivation. Take your time to enjoy the stunning nature and look for birds on the reserve. 

RSPB Trail

RSPB Trail Viewpoint at Inversnaid

At the top, there is a clearing that provides one of the best views of Loch Lomond. You can see Tarbet and the Arrochar Alps opposite, with Loch Sloy power station further north at Inveruglas. There is a bench perfectly positioned for enjoying the excellent views.

Follow the path along, as it will soon take you back down towards the loch shore, then turn left to return to Inversnaid Hotel. 

The RSPB trail is a beautiful walk at any time of the year; we’ve included pictures taken during spring, summer and winter months. It’s just under 4km, allow around 2 hours.

Inversnaid Hotel

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Words and photography by Paul Saunders. Visit Paul’s Marketing and Photography websites for details of his services in Scotland.

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