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Side trip to Kilchurn Castle

Rated by some as Britain’s best kept secret, Kilchurcn
Castle stands starkly beautiful, surrounded by
mountains on the shores of Loch Awe, It was built by
the Campbell clan in the 15th cent.

56.3942, -4.6261 At the r/bout just through Crianlarich
take the 2nd exit on to the A82 s/p “Fort William /
Oban”.

4.2 mi 56.4389, -4.7165 bear left on to the A85.

13.1 mi 56.4071, -5.0184 Remain on the A85 for to Kilchurn Castle

Otherwise continue on towards Glasgow on the A82.

12.6 mi 56.2520, -4.7092 An Ceann Mor. Climb to the top of this scenic viewpoint where you can
sit and take in elevated views of Loch Lomond and the surrounding mountains. The climb starts at
the Inveruglas Visitor Centre. During the summer you can take a ferry ride on the lake across to
Inversnaid. The ferry service is operated by the Inversnaid Hotel.

4.0 mi 56.2034, -4.7107 If you have a hankering to visit the Mull of Kintyre, made famous by the
Paul McCartney song, turn r. in Tarbet on to the A83. It’s 97 miles to Campbelltown at the
southern tip of the mull, and it takes about 2 1/4 hours.

7.8 mi 56.1041, -4.6407 Need a break from the road for a while? Hang a left here and go into the
pretty little village of Luss. You might even choose to tarry awhile at the Clan Museum.

Side trip to Balloch

32.4 mi 55.9984, -4.5973 At the r/bout take the 1st exit s/p “Stirling A811” and “Balloch” on
a brown sign.

Take the A811 into Balloch.

Visit Loch Lomond Sea Life Centre, Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre.

Then return to the A811.

If you would prefer to give Glasgow a miss and from here head directly south to Ayr, click here . . .

Otherwise, continuing towards Glasgow . . .

41.1 mi 55.9262 ,-4.4523 Take the off ramp to the A898 s/p “Erskine Bridge A898 / Paisley
(M898)”. Cross over the bridge and on to the M898.

Merge on to the A898 and continue on to the M898.

2.5 mi 55.9017,-4.4808 Take the exit ramp towards the M8 following s/p to “Paisley / Glasgow
Airport M8”.

11.5 mi 55.8496,-4.2822 At Junction 18 remain on the M8 following an overhead sign to “City
Centre / Stirling / Carlisle / Edinburgh / M8”