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| Rowerdennan is a truly picturesque
village on the East side of Loch Lomond and is the farthest
North you can take a vehicle. The trip is worth every mile traveled
lying at the foot of Ben Lomond with some of the most spectacular
views northwards. It is small compact however it can supply
all any visitor would need. The car park at the end of the Village
has a road leading to the Youth Hostel, which was once a shooting
lodge, it is now not only a youth hostel it is also an activity
Centre, with tuition in windsurfing, canoeing, archery and orienteering
by professional instructors. |
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If you wish to visit this village, there effectively
is no public transport with bus routes terminating at Balmaha.
There is a ferry that runs during the summer season from April
to September. It travels between Inverbeg and Rowerdennan at
weekends only until May. There is also a ferry service run by
Cruise Loch Lomond calling at Inverbeg, Inversnaid and Tarbet.
The most common form of transport in this area is of course
walking. For the boater there are facilities for stopping at
the refurbished pier. For the motorist there is a large well
laid out car park amongst the woods the north end of the village,
with route maps for walkers on display. |
| Accommodation at the village is plentiful with
the Hotel a caravan and camping park, the Rowerdennan Lodge's
and of course the youth hostel. The hotel caters for all needs
and is busy most of the summer season. The village has a small
safe beach, if any of the younger feeling want to go for a paddle. |
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