Loch Goil Tours

Photo by Julian Matthews
Photo by Julian Matthews
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Photo by Sarah Charlesworth (CC BY-SA)
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Photo by Richard Webb (CC BY-SA)
Linking lakes, rivers and oceans, locks help boats navigate between waterways. Find a good vantage point and observe the crafts travel through Loch Goil.

You'll want to have your camera ready when you're visiting this waterway structure. It attracts many travelers who come to Cairndow. Also worthy of a photo or two is Carrick Castle. Conveniently near Loch Goil, it's another of this area's big drawcards.

Plan a trip to see Loch Goil

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Novana ApartHotel

Novana ApartHotel

3 out of 5
Pollokshields
per person
Sep 26 - Oct 1
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Glasgow (GLA)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Very, very nice no complaints would recommend

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

Crossbasket Castle Hotel & Restaurant

Crossbasket Castle Hotel & Restaurant

4.5 out of 5
per person
Sep 26 - Oct 1
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Glasgow (GLA)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (208 reviews)
Absolutely stunning accommodations in the East Lodge, fantastic dining experience, and friendly staff! Would definitely recommend and can’t wait to return!

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Royal West End Hotel

Royal West End Hotel

3 out of 5
Glasgow Westend
per person
Sep 26 - Oct 1
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Glasgow (GLA)
8.4/10 Very Good! (572 reviews)
Comfortable beds in a quaint hotel. Surprisingly quiet for a city location. Very friendly staff, great location to explore the West End, Ashton Lane, Univ of Glasgow, Botanical Gardens and they serve a hearty breakfast! Parking is not onsite but plenty of free parking just a 5 min walk away.

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Popular places to visit

Lovely spot but don’t expect a regular bus service and if you walk it’s further than you think

Carrick Castle

After visiting Carrick Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Carrick Castle. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Carrick Castle
Benmore botanical gardens with the rain moving in. Really nice place for a day out. Lots to see and do and some nice viewpoints like this.

Benmore Botanic Garden

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Benmore Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Benmore. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Benmore Botanic Garden
Deservedly the most popular short walk in the region, Puck's Glen is a dark and atmospheric defile. A tumbling burn, criss-crossed by bridges, is enclosed by rocky walls heavily hung with mosses and overshadowed by dense trees. Walking: Distance 3.5km/2.25 miles Time 1 - 1.5 hours Ascent 170m

Puck's Glenn

You can take time to visit Puck's Glenn during your travels to Dunoon. While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.

Puck's Glenn

Village Green

Explore the great outdoors at Village Green, a lovely green space in Lochgoilhead. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Village Green

Drimsynie Estate Golf Course Lochgoilhead

Enjoy a round of golf in Lochgoilhead at Drimsynie Estate Golf Course Lochgoilhead. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Drimsynie Estate Golf Course Lochgoilhead

Arrochar Play Area

Explore the great outdoors at Arrochar Play Area, a lovely green space in Arrochar. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Arrochar Play Area

Best Lodging Options Near Loch Goil

Lochwood House B&B and Self Catering

Lochwood House B&B and Self Catering

3.5 out of 5
Lochgoilhead, Cairndow, Scotland
Lochwood House B&B and Self Catering
The Shore House

The Shore House

3 out of 5
Lochgoilhead, Cairndow, Scotland
The Shore House
Heatherbank

Heatherbank

3 out of 5
Helensburgh
Heatherbank
Ash Lodge – Romantic Log Cabin, with Hot Tub, Sleeps 2

Ash Lodge – Romantic Log Cabin, with Hot Tub, Sleeps 2

Loch Eck
Ash Lodge – Romantic Log Cabin, with Hot Tub, Sleeps 2
Loch Long Hotel

Loch Long Hotel

3 out of 5
Main Road, Argyll & Bute, Arrochar, Scotland
Loch Long Hotel
Luxury property sleeping 14 with extensive garden, sauna and hot-tub near Dunoon

Luxury property sleeping 14 with extensive garden, sauna and hot-tub near Dunoon

Ardentinny
Luxury property sleeping 14 with extensive garden, sauna and hot-tub near Dunoon
Arrochar Hotel

Arrochar Hotel

3 out of 5
Main Street, Loch Lomond, Arrochar, Scotland
Arrochar Hotel
Quiet village location in beautiful valley close to Dunoon, Argyll. Sleeps 2, pet friendly

Quiet village location in beautiful valley close to Dunoon, Argyll. Sleeps 2, pet friendly

Strachur
Quiet village location in beautiful valley close to Dunoon, Argyll. Sleeps 2, pet friendly
Modern Cottage, big garden, AGA, Loch/Mountain Views. Cinema Room & Log Burner

Modern Cottage, big garden, AGA, Loch/Mountain Views. Cinema Room & Log Burner

Arrochar
Modern Cottage, big garden, AGA, Loch/Mountain Views. Cinema Room & Log Burner
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