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Out and about in the UK with Ali and Hoover Page. Also known as Out With Hooves!

Category Archives: Loch Lomond

On the very bonny banks…

A Wander around Arrochar on the Banks of Loch Long in Argyll & Bute

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Hoover and I enjoyed a wander around Arrochar on the banks of Loch Long in Argyll & Bute a while back.  Arrochar is a small village that sits right at the head of the loch.  It is popular with mountaineers as it is overlooked by the Arrochar Alps, the most notable peak being The Cobbler.  The village is in …

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Firkin Point, Loch Lomond

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We found Firkin Point, Loch Lomond a year or so ago when we were looking for somewhere to stop and stretch our legs while traveling north.  Sitting on the west bank of Loch Lomond about halfway between Inverbeg and Tarbet on the A82 this is an ideal place to take a break from driving and have a breather.  (Map) Clearly …

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Balmaha, Loch Lomond: A Dog Walk Up Conic Hill

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The walk up Conic Hill was our first proper dog walk in Scotland and suffice to say everything people tell you about the country having stunning scenery is true.  Granted we were exceptionally lucky with the weather, which showed Loch Lomond off at it’s best, but I imagine that even on a grotty day this walk is lovely. …

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