Three Lochs Way.....Tarbet - Inveruglas

Long Distance Walk: Three Lochs Way

Section: Tarbet - Inveruglas

The weather had been so horrible and changeable that todays outing was actually Plan D. I was concerned about river/burn crossings so ruled out my 3 hill options. No hardship as completion of this section and therefore the Long Distance Trail was on my Winter to-do list anyway.

Tourists getting on boats at Loch Lomond, Ben Lomond behind

It is the shortest section of the route so I decided to do an out and back the same way ramble from Loch Lomond.

Instead of 3 Glens it could be called Follow the Pylons Way

I was surprised and the steepness of the ups and downs, quite a roller coaster at times. It certainly got the heart rate up quickly.

High point  above Arrochar still misty over Loch Long

Stunning colour of the dying bracken

A Chrois

On the outer leg the mist and low clouds were a main feature but quite atmospheric even though it hid the big hills. On the way back it lifted enough to give better views. 

Mist clinging to Ben Vane

Zoomed

Ben Vorlich

Although it is a good track the recent heavy rains had turned it into a boggy wet affair. 

Cobbler starting to show itself

Loch Long without the mist

As it turned out there was no more rain today so a good outing that would be nice to do again on a crisp Winter day with hard ground and blue skies. 

Ascent: 563m

Distance: 16.6km

Time: 3.58

Wildlife: Hooded Crow; Jay; Raven; Dunnock' Blackbird; Chaffinch: Robin; Coal Tit;