Ardlui Retreat is a great location for a wide variety of activities. From wakeboarding and kayaking to hillclimbing, birdwatching, fishing, checking out art galleries and sampling great local cuisine, there is something for everyone…right on the doorstep of your great self catering accommodation.
We are in the process of developing a comprehensive list of activities for the 2011 season, so bookmark this page and check back soon.
Outdoor Activities
Loch Lomond Wakeboard – open every day from the end of April through to October and with beginners/tuition packages available, have a great day out on the other side of the loch.
Trike Tours Scotland – take a chauffeur driven trike tour of Loch Lomond and beyond!
Go Country – based at Loch Ard, activities include quad biking, our unique waterpark, canoeing, climbing/abseiling, cliff jumping, archery, mountain biking, orienteering and many more
Fishing – There’s some excellent coarse fishing opportunities up at our end of Loch Lomond. Especially over the other side of the loch (a ferry from the nearby Ardlui Marina will take you there) but we’ve had some guests have a pretty successful fish already this season straight off the jetty. Visit www.lochlomondfishing.co.uk for more information about fishing on the Loch.
Cycling – The A82 isn’t the most relaxing of roads to cycle on but around Loch Lomond there are many great cycling paths with a variety of steep hill climbs and easy paths. Great way of exploring the area. Check out www.routes2ride.org.uk for routes. Hiring a bike? try www.canyouexperience.com
The Loch area is home to many beautiful cycle paths which vary from the exciting, adrenaline rush hill climbs, to slower, more serene paths through the flora and fauna. Cycling around the Loch is a wonderful way to explore the area more fully and you’re sure to meet friends along the way!
Golf -We are about 45 minutes drive away from over 15 golf courses. The closest being The Carrick ( www.thecarrick.com ) and Helensburgh www.helensburghgolfclub.co.uk
Indoor Activities
Ealain Gallery – Lovely art gallery in Drymen and can also organise whisky tasting sessions
Shopping – check out these in Balloch:
www.lochlomondshores.com
www.antartexvillage.co.uk
www.shoppingvillages.com/lochlomond/lochlomond.htm
