Travelling to Fort William - Need a pull over by Loch Lomond

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Chris_374327077

Nov 9, 2007
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Hi we are just starting to plan a tour to Scotland next June with 21' caravan in tow.

Does anyone know of a pull-over/Picnic spot to stop off in for lunc at the side of Loch Lomond, Be travelling on the A82 I believe...?

Thx Chris
 
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alan_5039782

Mar 14, 2005
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hi C I would be personally avoid towing a caravan down the side of loch lomond.....road from there a section,about 4 mile slong which is awful tight,yes I know lorrys go that way but trust me you wont want to tow the caravan down that stretch...I would head for stirling at crianlarich road end...just as nice scenary and no probs,loads of places to stop
 
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chelsea1

Mar 7, 2006
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We always stop off at Loch Lomond on our way to skye, there is a picnic area with toilets etc at Luss on the A82 (marked from road).

We usually stop at Duck Bay Marina also just off the A82 as it has a lovely green area with picnic tables and barbeques and space to walk the dog, however here the car park is small so Luss might be better.
 
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Chris_374327077

Nov 9, 2007
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Alan thanks for the swift reply...

Can I ask does anyone else share Alan's point of view...

I need to end up at Fort William....!

Thx

Chris
 
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Oklahoma

Jul 15, 2006
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We go up that way regularly and tow up the narrow part. It IS narrow but we haven't had any problems. The A82 is spectacular!!
 
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Angus1

Aug 25, 2006
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I tend to agree with Chelsea.

I have towed up the west of Loch Lomond, enjoyed it, and wouldn`t hesitate to do so again.

it may be a little tight in places, (if meeting a coach or artic on a tight bend) but you`re not going fast at these points anyway.

Enjoy the journey, absorb the scenery. Lucky man.
 
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LadyMo

Feb 26, 2007
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Chris,

Could we establish where you are travelling from first of all?

The first part of Loch Lomond is no problem at all and has plenty of lay-bys for stop offs.

On reaching Tarbert at the northern end of Loch Lomond the road becomes very tight with rock faces on your near side,so no mistakes here.It is a heavily used tourist route with coaches and forestry lorries.

We live not too far away and were always advised to turn left onto the A83 and go via Arrochar / Inverary.The scenery this way is spectacular and there are no problems for towing.On reaching Inverary turn right onto the A819 which is not heavily used at all.This then joins up with the A85 and turn left towards Taynuilt and Connel.

At Connel go over the bridge travelling north to Ballachulish on the A828 and onwards to Fort William.

I'm not interested in whether the mileage is longer.....only that it is a pleasant journey.

The other suggestion to travel via Stirling on the M9 leaving at Junction 10 on to the A84 to Callander and on to Lochearnhead and A85 to Crianlarich and then A82 Tyndrum,Glencoe and onwards to Fort William is also a good route.( with wonderful scenery )

Hope this helps you to make up your mind.
 
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mealsonwheels

Apr 9, 2006
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Maureen,

It's great to have local knowledge like this. Thanks for such an informative reply. I've made a note in my book!

Mrs MoW
 
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LadyMo

Feb 26, 2007
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Maureen,

It's great to have local knowledge like this. Thanks for such an informative reply. I've made a note in my book!

Mrs MoW
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Hi Mrs Mow,Glad to be able to help.
 
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kenneth_374315528

Aug 24, 2007
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I agree. It is narrow in places. Just take your time and everything will be OK. Only once have I had my wing mirror clipped when towing up this road. It was a dreamer in a beemer that did it. I think he had been behind an lorry for a while and drew out to see if he could get past and clipped my nmirror. Needless to say he didn't stop to see if he had done any damage which he hadn't. Go for it. Ken
 
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Chris_374327077

Nov 9, 2007
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Thanks everyone, the response has been great...

We are travelling from the midlands stopping at Gretna for a couple of nights then driving on to Fort William.
 
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Chris_374327077

Nov 9, 2007
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Chris,

Could we establish where you are travelling from first of all?

The first part of Loch Lomond is no problem at all and has plenty of lay-bys for stop offs.

On reaching Tarbert at the northern end of Loch Lomond the road becomes very tight with rock faces on your near side,so no mistakes here.It is a heavily used tourist route with coaches and forestry lorries.

We live not too far away and were always advised to turn left onto the A83 and go via Arrochar / Inverary.The scenery this way is spectacular and there are no problems for towing.On reaching Inverary turn right onto the A819 which is not heavily used at all.This then joins up with the A85 and turn left towards Taynuilt and Connel.

At Connel go over the bridge travelling north to Ballachulish on the A828 and onwards to Fort William.

I'm not interested in whether the mileage is longer.....only that it is a pleasant journey.

The other suggestion to travel via Stirling on the M9 leaving at Junction 10 on to the A84 to Callander and on to Lochearnhead and A85 to Crianlarich and then A82 Tyndrum,Glencoe and onwards to Fort William is also a good route.( with wonderful scenery )

Hope this helps you to make up your mind.
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Maureen, many thanks for the info...
 
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Chris_374327077

Nov 9, 2007
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Chris,

Could we establish where you are travelling from first of all?

The first part of Loch Lomond is no problem at all and has plenty of lay-bys for stop offs.

On reaching Tarbert at the northern end of Loch Lomond the road becomes very tight with rock faces on your near side,so no mistakes here.It is a heavily used tourist route with coaches and forestry lorries.

We live not too far away and were always advised to turn left onto the A83 and go via Arrochar / Inverary.The scenery this way is spectacular and there are no problems for towing.On reaching Inverary turn right onto the A819 which is not heavily used at all.This then joins up with the A85 and turn left towards Taynuilt and Connel.

At Connel go over the bridge travelling north to Ballachulish on the A828 and onwards to Fort William.

I'm not interested in whether the mileage is longer.....only that it is a pleasant journey.

The other suggestion to travel via Stirling on the M9 leaving at Junction 10 on to the A84 to Callander and on to Lochearnhead and A85 to Crianlarich and then A82 Tyndrum,Glencoe and onwards to Fort William is also a good route.( with wonderful scenery )

Hope this helps you to make up your mind.
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Maureen, many thanks for the info...
 
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Wendy-Norfolk

Jan 21, 2014
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Hi Chris,

I would definately agree with Alan! :O)

We do a yearly round trip from Norfolk, and would probably go home via Fort William. We never use the A82, it's too tight!
 
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ColinA

Feb 4, 2007
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I would definately go via stirling. It is a better nicer road and the time and distance difference is minimal.

Colin.
 
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ChrisUK

Nov 28, 2007
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Chris,

Could we establish where you are travelling from first of all?

The first part of Loch Lomond is no problem at all and has plenty of lay-bys for stop offs.

On reaching Tarbert at the northern end of Loch Lomond the road becomes very tight with rock faces on your near side,so no mistakes here.It is a heavily used tourist route with coaches and forestry lorries.

We live not too far away and were always advised to turn left onto the A83 and go via Arrochar / Inverary.The scenery this way is spectacular and there are no problems for towing.On reaching Inverary turn right onto the A819 which is not heavily used at all.This then joins up with the A85 and turn left towards Taynuilt and Connel.

At Connel go over the bridge travelling north to Ballachulish on the A828 and onwards to Fort William.

I'm not interested in whether the mileage is longer.....only that it is a pleasant journey.

The other suggestion to travel via Stirling on the M9 leaving at Junction 10 on to the A84 to Callander and on to Lochearnhead and A85 to Crianlarich and then A82 Tyndrum,Glencoe and onwards to Fort William is also a good route.( with wonderful scenery )

Hope this helps you to make up your mind.
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I go that way 2 or 3 times a year, I have towed that way, but I did find it scary and my van was small. Coaches coming the other way is the biggest problem, and rocks sticking out on the near side. The invarery way is better, certainly better than it looks on the map, Stirling is the easy way, but we find it a bit boring.

Apparently the loch lomond road has one of the highest accident records according to I think it was the AA !

Chris
 
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Mike_5040866

Mar 14, 2005
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Been both ways from Norfolk via Penrith to Bunree and return

1 Glasgow to along Loch Lomond onto Glencoe

2 from M9 via Stirling.

Stirling route advised 2 years ago on this forum much preferred
 
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papafulton

Jul 18, 2005
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Hi Chris,

I live in Ayrshire and would agree with the majority of replies that the route via Stirling is the best. Went up the A82 once a number of years ago with the van and never again. Went up again this summer solo and still am of the same opinion.

Also coming from Gretna you have motorway or dual carriageway all the way until you join the A84. There is also a dobbies garden centre 2 minutes off A80 which has areas where you can stop with the van.

William
 
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