Nearest Munro’s & Walks.

Ben Lomond - 974 metres - It can take around 2-3 to reach the peak of Ben Lomond, and the views are second to none on a clear day.  Be prepared for all weathers though, it has a reputation for the climate changing quickly. (1 hour 20 minutes drive from Helensburgh)

Conic Hill - 361 metres- Situated at Balmaha, Conic Hill, is a fairly short walk in comparison to other nearby summits, although short, it is fairly steep and can be busy at weekends, so an early start is recommended.  Climb time around 1 hour.  There is also a Nature trail which takes you round the base of Conic Hill, starting point to the left hand side of the information centre at Balmaha Car Park.  Head back in time for lunch just across the road from the Balamaha CarPark at The Oaktree Inn, which is a favourite with locals and visitors all year round, hosting traditional Scottish cuisine and the best hot chocolate! (33 minutes drive from Helensburgh)

Ben Vorlich - 943 metres - The name Vorlich translates as Hill of the Bay, as it overlooks Loch Lomond.  The peak of Ben Vorlich takes the form of a small north south ridge with three small summits. Climb time around 2-3 hours to the top. (40 minutes from Helensburgh)

Ben Vane - 915 metres - Ben Vane is located in the middle of the Arrochar Alps and although one of the smallest munro in Scotland, it is also one of the steepest.  There are also a number of false summits, which can trick even the most experienced climbers into thinking they’re at the top! (42 minutes drive from Helensburgh)

Ben A’an - 454 metres - Ben A’an s formally known as a hill rather than a Munro, and is situated in the Trossachs, close to Callander, known as Scotlands most popular ‘wee hill’.  There is car parking facilities at the foot of the hill, but it can get very busy at peak times (weekends), another early start recommended for this.  Nearby Callander is a great stop off on the way home for lunch, an amazing selection of traditional and modern cuisine.  

Other Things to do

GO Ape, Aberfoyle - 1/2 hour drive from Helensburgh

Located in the picturesque Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park this treetop assault course is an amazing day out.  Home to 2 of the longest zip slides in the UK, flying over waterfalls and treetops and promises an adrenalin fuelled day out!

Dumbarton Castle - 20 minutes drive from Helensburgh

Overlooking the town of Dumbarton, and sitting on a mound of volcanic basalt known as Dumbarton Rock which is 73 metres high.  The castle is open on a daily basis during the Summer season and Sat-Wed in the Winter.  Visitors will need to climb the 557 steps to see the White Tower Crag and other historic features.

Gare Loch

The Gare Loch or Gareloch is a sea loch in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The loch is well used for recreational boating, water sports and fishing, particularly at the Garelochhead end. 

The Rosneath Peninsula Highland Gathering

July each year.

Hillbrook House

Hill House in Helensburgh, Scotland, is one of Charles and Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh's most famous works, probably second only to the Glasgow School of Art. It was designed and built for the publisher Walter Blackie in 1902–1904. In addition to the house, Mackintosh designed most of the interior, furniture and fittings. Mackintosh's attention to detail extended to prescribing the colour of cut flowers that the Blackies might place on a table in the living room. In 1982 the house was donated to the National Trust for Scotland which maintains it and opens it to visitors

Loch Lomond 

Loch Lomond is located approx 20 minutes drive from Helensburgh, this is one of the most iconic and scenic locations in Scotland, overlooked by Ben Lomond and Conic Hill, it is also home to 22 islands and 27 islets (very small islands).  

Inchconnachan Island

is one of these islands, with a strange story, In the 1940’s Lady Arran Colquhoun who owned a summer holiday home on the island, introduced wallabies to the island, and it is estimated that around 60 still reside there.  There is no commercial service to Inchconnachan, but it can be reached by private tour, or by hiring a boat from nearby Luss or Rowardennan.