The images on this page represent just a few of the many attractions, features and activities available in and around our area

In and around Helensburgh

• "The Hill House", Charles Rennie Macintosh's 100 year old masterpiece of domestic architecture. Only a 15 minute walk from Balmillig.
• As one of the UK's prime realisations of a "Garden City", the town is justly renowned for its superb gardens and streets lined with ornamental flowering trees which create a stunning display in spring. Late April and early May is the time to see this at its best.
• Many quality specialist shops - shoes, jewellery, scottish gifts, art galleries.
• Pleasure cruises including PS Waverley - the world's last sea going paddle steamer.
• Glenarn - Springtime rhododendron gardens in superb setting overlooking the water.
• Golf - many superb courses within the area. Discount play available midweek.
• Lots of pleasant walking on extensive footpath network in and around town.
• Cycling - a great way to get around the area and we can lend you bikes if you don't have your own.
• The West Highland Railway Line from Helensburgh Upper Station offers one of Europe's most Scenic railway journeys. Not to be missed!

Within 15 mins drive

• Beautiful Loch Lomond &Trossachs National Park.
• Loch Lomond Golf Course, home of the Scottish Open every July.
• Balloch - Country Park. Loch Lomond Shores major visitor attraction telling the story of Loch Lomond. National Park Gateway Centre.
• Luss - pretty estate village famous for its lovely floral displays.
• Coarse and game fishing on Loch lomond & Rivers Fruin, Leven & Endrick.
• Suburban, woodland, farmland, wetland, coastal, moorland and upland habitats mean birdwatching opportunities abound. Nearest reserve at Lochwinnoch.

Within 25 mins drive

• Arrochar - hiking and climbing on the 'Arrochar Alps' including 'The Cobbler'.
• Tarbet - loch cruises.
• Alexandria - Shopping at Antartex & Loch Lomond Factory Outlets. Motor museum.
• Dumbarton - Mediaeval castle, Denny Ship Tank - Scottish Maritime Museum, Wave machine swimming pool.
• Rosneath Peninsula - Lovely views over sealochs, good walks and cycling, Linn Botanic Gardens.

Within 1 hour's drive

• East Loch Lomond - Glengoyne Distillery, pottery, galleries, long distance footpath, Ben Lomond.
• Inveraray - 18thC planned town, old jail, sailing ship, stately home of Duke of Argyll.
• Glasgow - Interesting architecture, covered shopping , theatres & concert halls, world renowned galleries & museums, lively cafes and restaurants. Easily reached by train in 40 mins.
• Trossachs - Forests, woollen centres, SS 'Sir Walter Scott' cruises, Rob Roy Centre, Mountain biking, Go Ape aerial adventure.
• Stirling - mediaeval fortified town, superb ancient buildings, castle, shopping centre, water slides, Wallace Monument.
• Cosybike.co.uk - Brilliant fun - not to be missed! Seven seat Conference bike rides in Glasgow's Parks or at a location of your choice.

Hiking and Hillwalking

• Located as it is on the edge of the Scottish Highlands, Helensburgh enjoys good access to many of the more southern "Munros" including the iconic Ben Lomond, shown here overlooking its namesake, the incomparably scenic Loch Lomond. Nearby too are the craggy Arrochar Alps which include the impressive and well known "Corbett", The Cobbler, a "must climb" for all keen hillwalkers (The Cobbler features in the banner at the top of this page). Bigger peaks like Bens More, Lui, Cruachan and even the Glencoe tops are only an hour or so away. Your hosts are qualified mountain leaders, and operate the guiding service, Lomondguides. Click on Lomond Guides to find out how we make it easy and safe for you to discover the very best of Scotland's wild and beautiful places.

Relaxing

• Or why not just relax in the comfort of the conservatory while you read your way through our collection of books and magazines.