Situated on the rugged eastern banks of Loch Lomond in the magnificent Queen Elizabeth Forest the Rowardennan Hotel has breathtaking views of Ben Lomond, Loch Lomond and the mountains to the North. Located on the famous West Highland Way, the Hotel is a notable milestone on the long route. Located virtually at the base of Ben Lomond the Rowardennan is the ideal place to meet fellow travellers and share tales of adventures over a malt whisky.
Rowardennan Hotel on the West Highland Way by the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond
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Activities
Activities at the Rowardennan Hotel includes walking, hill climbing, and water-sports.The hotel also has a sandy beach and children's play area. There are many other activities and places of interest to visit within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.Rowardennan to Inverbeg Ferry
Running From Easter 6th April 2012 to 31st October 2012.
Rowardennan to Inverbeg 10.00am : 2.00pm : 5.30pm
Inverbeg to Rowardennan 10.30am : 2.30pm : 6.00pm
Inverbeg to Rowardennan 10.30am : 2.30pm : 6.00pm
Adults £7.00 : Children £4.00 : Bikes £3.00 : Dogs £2.00
The Rowardennan Hotel has evolved from an old Inn, dating from around 1696, and Rowardennan - Inverbeg has been an important east-west crossing on the Loch since time immemorial. Rowardennan was on an old droving route. Cattle were swum across the Loch from Inverbeg, led by specially trained cattle, which were kept at Inverbeg for that purpose.
Rowardennan Cruises
Base yourself at the Rowardennan hotel and explore the Loch by Boat. Join the daily departure from Rowardennan Pier with the TARBET EXPLORER for a cruise across Loch Lomond to the village of Tarbet on the western shore or jump aboard the INVERSNAID EXPLORER and cruise the stunning fjord-like northern end of Loch Lomond to the peaceful haven of Inversnaid where you can choose to have either a two hour, or a four and a half hour stop ashore. With the WEST HIGHLAND WAY RAMBLER combine a cruise with a 7.5 mile walk along one of the most scenic stretches of the West Highland Way and enjoy stunning views across to the Arrochar Alps and north to Ben Lui. Following a leisurely cruise disembark at Inversnaid for your walk south to Rowardennan. Alternatively take the LUSS EXPLORER and enjoy a cruise to the beautiful village of Luss (once known as Clachan Dhu) on the western shore of Loch Lomond or the Balmaha Explorer and cruise to the ‘Village on the Edge’, Balmaha where the Highlands and Lowlands meet on the Highland Boundary Fault. For further information check out Rowardennan Cruises
Base yourself at the Rowardennan hotel and explore the Loch by Boat. Join the daily departure from Rowardennan Pier with the TARBET EXPLORER for a cruise across Loch Lomond to the village of Tarbet on the western shore or jump aboard the INVERSNAID EXPLORER and cruise the stunning fjord-like northern end of Loch Lomond to the peaceful haven of Inversnaid where you can choose to have either a two hour, or a four and a half hour stop ashore. With the WEST HIGHLAND WAY RAMBLER combine a cruise with a 7.5 mile walk along one of the most scenic stretches of the West Highland Way and enjoy stunning views across to the Arrochar Alps and north to Ben Lui. Following a leisurely cruise disembark at Inversnaid for your walk south to Rowardennan. Alternatively take the LUSS EXPLORER and enjoy a cruise to the beautiful village of Luss (once known as Clachan Dhu) on the western shore of Loch Lomond or the Balmaha Explorer and cruise to the ‘Village on the Edge’, Balmaha where the Highlands and Lowlands meet on the Highland Boundary Fault. For further information check out Rowardennan Cruises
Water-Sports : Slipway and Moorings
The Rowardennan Hotel has a Slipway and Boat Moorings available.
Mooring services include:
- Boat Mooring (April - September)- £26.00 per foot
- Summer Storage (April - September) £20.00 per foot
- Trailer Storage £125.00 flat fee
- Assisted Launch and Retrieval £30.00 flat fee
- Weekly Mooring Rate £75.00 flat fee
- Daily Mooring Rate £20.00 flat fee
- Winter Storage (October - March) £15.00 per foot.
Walking the West Highland Way Scotland's Premier Long Distance Walking Route
Scotland’s first official long distance route links Milngavie to Fort William – a distance of 154km (96 miles) - from the northern outskirts of Glasgow, to the foot of Ben Nevis at Fort William. The Rowardennan Hotel is situated on the West Highland Way and is a popular stoppping point for Walkers.Ben Lomond
The Rowardennan Hotel sits in the shadows of Ben Lomond.Water Skiing
At Rowardennan Hotel from Easter (6th April 2012 - 31st October 2012)Wake Boarding with Loch Lomond Wakeboard
At Rowardennan Hotel from Easter ( 6th April 2012 - 31st October 2012)
Cycling
Lomond Activities DrymenFishing
Fishing Permit available at Rowardennan.
If you would like a Personal Fishing Guide contact Gordon Pollock.
scottishfishingguide@googlemail.comwww.scottish-fishing-guide.blogspot.com
MacFarlanes Boat Yard Balmaha for Boat Hire
Golfing
Buchanan Castle Golf Club - Drymen
Strathendrick Golf Club - Drymen
Horse-Riding
Lomondside Stud & Equestrian Centre Buchanan Home Farm, Buchanan Castle Estate Drymen,Glasgow G63 0HU 01360 660481
Duncryne Equitation & Trekking Centre, Little Duncryne Farm Gartocharn, Alexandria Dunbartonshire G83 8SD 01389 830425