Inversnaid Bunkhouse & Top Bunk Bistro Campsite, Inversnaid, Scotland

Directly on the West Highland Way
Loch Lomond waterfront setting
Remote wilderness location
On-site bistro and bunkhouse
Spectacular mountain and loch views

Camp beside Loch Lomond in one of Scotland's most remote locations.,

The campsite at Inversnaid sits on the eastern shore of Loch Lomond directly beside the West Highland Way. Surrounded by mountains, ancient woodland and dramatic loch views, it offers a simple and scenic base for walkers, cyclists and outdoor travellers. Guests also have access to facilities associated with the bunkhouse and bistro, making it a popular overnight stop on long-distance journeys.

Life without a car

Car-free score: 2/10

Challenging without a car — most guests will want their own wheels. Local buses stop nearby. A bicycle makes exploring the wider area easy.

Train station

Arrochar and Tarbet

7.8km away

Nearest town

Tarbet

92 min walk (6.9 km)

Local buses

Bus LL5 to Tarbet (Loch Lomond) Pier

every ~0 min · 11am–4pm

from Inversnaid Pier · 12 min walk

Cycling

Good option — cycle routes and quiet lanes nearby

Essentials nearby

Supermarket

99 min walk (7.4 km)

Getting here

Nearest station

Arrochar and Tarbet (6km)

Nearest airport

Glasgow Airport (44km)

Map

Facilities

ToiletsShowersDrinking waterBistroPicnic areaIndoor common areasWiFi

About the area

The site forms part of the long-established Inversnaid Bunkhouse and Top Bunk Bistro, a well-known stopping point for West Highland Way walkers and visitors exploring Loch Lomond's eastern shore.

How to get to Inversnaid Bunkhouse & Top Bunk Bistro Campsite

Campsite address

Inversnaid Bunkhouse & Top Bunk Bistro Campsite

FK8 3TU, United Kingdom

Get directions

1 hour 23 mins by car from Glasgow Airport

From the station

Arrochar and Tarbet

From Arrochar and Tarbet station, walk 35 minutes to Tarbet Pier, then take the LL5 ferry across Loch Lomond for 30 minutes to Inversnaid Pier, and finally walk 23 minutes to reach Inversnaid Bunkhouse & Top Bunk Bistro Campsite, with a total journey time of approximately 1 hour 28 minutes. This route combines walking and ferry travel, so check ferry schedules in advance as services may be limited.

From the airport

Glasgow Airport

From Glasgow Airport, take bus 757 to the terminal, then Scottish Citylink bus 915 to Tarbet (51 minutes), followed by a 30-minute ferry to Inversnaid Pier, with walking sections totaling around 52 minutes. The complete journey takes approximately 2 hours 32 minutes.

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Nearest airports

Glasgow Airport

44km awayGLA

Train stations

Arrochar and Tarbet

6km away · National Rail

Ardlui

7km away · National Rail

Crianlarich

16km away · National Rail

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