Firkin Point

The rocky outcrop at Firkin Point juts into Loch Lomond like a stubborn finger, offering one of those views that stops you mid-stride. It's a short walk from Alexandria - nothing arduous - and the reward is genuine: proper vistas across Scotland's biggest freshwater loch with the hills rising beyond. On a clear day you can pick out Ben Lomond itself, though I'll be honest, the name Firkin Point is more memorable than the landmark itself. Most people spend twenty minutes here rather than two hours. Worth the detour, absolutely, but don't expect a visitor centre or a café.

This works brilliantly as a stop during a park holiday in the area, particularly if you're based at Inverbeg Holiday Park just down the road. Walk it in the morning, grab the light before it shifts westward, then head back for breakfast. Families with younger kids might find it a bit underwhelming on its own - there's not much to do beyond look and take photos - but it's exactly the sort of gentle outdoors moment that makes a week in Argyll feel properly spent. The loch itself does the heavy lifting visually.

There's no admission charge and no facilities to speak of. Allow thirty minutes including the walk and a proper stand-about. Forest Holidays Ardgartan is a touch further out but offers forest walks that would pair nicely with Firkin Point if you're keen on combining a few spots. Come when the loch is calm - grey and choppy, it's just grey and choppy.