Loch Lomond 4 B's

Boat, Boot, Bike, Bus

Date : Sat 14 and Sun 15 June
Time : Click here for complete bus and ferry timetable, otherwise have a look at the suggestions below.

and tranquility of the National Park.  The 4B's brings together local cycle routes, numerous walks, and cruise itineraries with a scheduled bus service  on the A82 between Balloch and Tarbet.  The bus with a bike trailer  gives you the chance to experience exciting combinations for exploring the outdoors in your area.

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint By utilising the four modes of transport, your carbon footprint in the National Park will be reduced. Bikes Bring your own bike (trains from Glasgow accept bikes), or hire a bike from Can You Experience in Balloch - 01389 756251 or Coach House Coffee Shop in Luss 01436 860341.

Plan Your Day at Loch Lomond

West  Loch Lomond By Bike

The scenic West Loch Lomond cycle route runs from Balloch in the island-studded south of Loch Lomond to Tarbet in the fjord-like north.  This flat cycle route is 14.5 miles long, and is mostly off-road.  The 4Bs bus with bike trailer means you can take the bus to Tarbet, then cycle the return route one-way, giving you more time to have a relaxing day out, take in the amazing scenery, and spend some time in the beautiful conservation village of Luss.

Degree of Difficulty - Easy
Outward - Bus : Depart Loch Lomond Shores 11:50 or 14:50  Cycle : Allow 2.5 hours   
Return - By Bicycle!
Price : BUS FREE OF CHARGE.  Bike hire from £12, or bring your own bike

Ben Lomond Hike

Take the 4Bs bus to Inverbeg and pick up the ferry to the hamlet of Rowardennan where you can access the hike up Ben Lomond - Scotland’s most southerly Munro, reaching a height of 3,194 feet.  Enjoy spectacular views from the summit of this famous mountain which towers over the eastern shore of Loch Lomond.  This is a strenuous hike, and should be undertaken only with a map and appropriate hillwalking equipment.  You will have plenty of time to enjoy your walk and have a refreshing drink in the local hotel before your return boat and bus trip.

Degree of Difficulty - Strenuous
Outward - Bus : Depart Loch Lomond Shores 09:51.  Boat : 10:30.  Boot : Allow 5 hours for the hike 
Return - Boat : 17:30  Bus : 17:52
Price : BUS FREE OF CHARGE.  £7.00 return for boat.

West Highland Way Rambler

Combine a cruise on Loch Lomond with a walk along one of the most scenic stretches of the West Highland Way from Rowardennan to Inversnaid.  Take the 4 Bs bus to Tarbet, where a ferry will take you on a 45 minute cruise to Rowardennan on the eastern shore.  Enjoy a one-way leisurely 8 mile walk enjoying stunning views across the Loch to the Arrochar Alps and north to Ben Lui.  Re-embark at Inversnaid for the half hour cruise back to Tarbet.

Degree of Difficulty - Moderate
Outward - Bus : Depart Loch Lomond Shores 09:51.  Boat : 11:00.  Boot : Allow 4 hours for the hike 
Return - Boat (Inversnaid) : 16:30  Bus : 17:43
Price : BUS FREE OF CHARGE.  £14.50 adults, £9.50 children

Inversnaid Explorer

Your 4Bs bus drops you in the village of Tarbet, where you can cruise the stunning fjord-like north end of Loch Lomond to the peaceful haven of Inversnaid.  Once at Inversnaid you can enjoy one of the numerous short walks in the area – visit Rob Roy’s cave, the Arklet waterfalls, or stroll around the RSPB nature reserve.  Or why not take your bike on the boat, and cycle up the hill to the spectacular surroundings of Loch Arklet and Loch Katrine – 3 Lochs in one day!

Degree of Difficulty - Moderate
Outward : Bus Depart Loch Lomond Shores 09:51 or 11:51 Boat : 11:30 or 13:30 Boot : Allow 1 to 2 hours for your walk  Cycle : Allow 2 hours
Return : Boat : 14:00 or 16:30   Bus : 15:43 or 17:43
Price :  BUS FREE OF CHARGE. £7.50 for adults, and £4.50 children


Luss Village Walks

Hop on the 4Bs bus to the pretty conservation village of Luss.  You then have a choice of walks.  First option is a short and easy walk around the village of Luss and the surrounding countryside.  Visit the church with the Viking grave, and see the remnants of the slate quarry on which Luss was founded.  Or, if you’re an experienced hillwalker, why not tackle the Luss hills, a fantastic 5 hour circular walk affording stunning views of Loch Lomond and the islands, and offering superb vistas towards the Cobbler and the Arrochar Alps.

Degree of Difficulty - Luss Village - Easy, Luss Hills - Strenuous
Outward : Bus : Depart Loch Lomond Shores 09:51, 11:51, or 14:51  Boot : Allow one hour for Luss village, or 5 hours for Luss hills.
Return : Bus : 13:03, 16:03, or 18:03
Price : BUS FREE OF CHARGE.

Price : The bus is FREE for the duartion of the weekend, so get out and use it!