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Loch Lomond and Cowal Way, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Loch Lomond and Cowal Way is a long distance waymarked way, between Portavadie and Inveruglas, Cowal in United Kingdom (Greenock). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 17 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 41. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Long distance waymarked way, between Portavadie and Inveruglas, Cowal · Hiking
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 103 km as the crow flies
- Website
- lochlomondandcowalway.org
- Trail network
- National
- Distance
- 92 km
- From
- Portavadie
- To
- Inveruglas
- Run by
- Colintraive and Glendaruel Development Trust
- Coordinates
- 56.06336, -5.01224
What it is and where
Loch Lomond and Cowal Way is a long distance waymarked way, between Portavadie and Inveruglas, Cowal in United Kingdom (Greenock).
It is in Greenock, where this site lists 79 more places to see, 22 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 56.06336, -5.01224; the nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 103 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- National
- Distance
- 92 km
- From
- Portavadie
- To
- Inveruglas
- Run by
- Colintraive and Glendaruel Development Trust
It is one of the Hiking places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Loch Lomond and Cowal Way is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:17
- FebPossible9:16
- MarPossible11:26
- AprBest time13:54
- MayBest time16:03
- JunBest time17:18
- JulBest time16:47
- AugBest time14:51
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:04
- NovBetter not7:52
- DecPossible6:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 41. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Beinn RuadhMountain in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK3.3 km
- Creag TharsuinnMountain west of Loch Eck, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK4.2 km
- Entrance Gates, Younger Botanic Garden, Benmore HouseArchitectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK4.8 km
- Ardentinny HotelBuilding in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK6.8 km
- Carrick CastleCastle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK8.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: Hiking
- Wales Coast Path: long distance footpath in Wales
- Pembrokeshire Coast Path: National Trail in Pembrokeshire, Wales
- Anglesey Coastal Path: footpath around Anglesey, North Wales
- Kennet and Avon Canal: South-England east-west coastal linking waterway via London, Reading & Bristol
- West Highland Way: walking path
- E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
Every United Kingdom place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Loch Lomond and Cowal Way?
It is a long distance waymarked way, between Portavadie and Inveruglas, Cowal in United Kingdom.
When is the best time to visit Loch Lomond and Cowal Way?
April to September. In June there are 17 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 41.
How do you get to Loch Lomond and Cowal Way?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 103 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Beinn Ruadh, Creag Tharsuinn, Entrance Gates, Younger Botanic Garden, Benmore House. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
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