From scenic walks and cycling routes to charming villages and hidden spots, there’s something for everyone nearby. Enjoy outdoor adventures, discover local history, and treat yourself at the area’s cafés, pubs, and restaurants. Our guide highlights the best things to see, do, and taste just a short distance from here.
FOOD & DRINK
The Perch | Garelochhead Cafe & Restaurant
This is our favourite place to go for breakfast 😊 less than a mile from the Bothy (CLOSED Monday & Tuesday)
This is our favourite Indian takeaway based in Helensburgh. A short 10 minute drive or they will deliver
Within walking distance of the Bothy. This is our local pub. 100 steps to get there, 300 to get back 🥴
Exploring further afield, we recommend the Ben Bar and Kitchen in Balloch. 15 miles and a short 20 minute drive from the Bothy
MUST VISITS
Holy sisters revered on Garelochside
Isabella Campbell Memorial. If you like local history, this is for you.
Caravan Holidays In Scotland | West Scotland Caravan Park | Rosneath
Great place for kids, on site restaurant, play park, soft play and various activities. Open to visitors.
Another site of interest if you like you history. A bloody affair between Clan MacGregor and their enemies the Colquhouns and Buchanan's (1603) marked by a memorial stone.
The Hill House | National Trust for Scotland
Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s architectural masterpiece turns art into a home. Only a short drive from the Bothy