Guidebook for West Dunbartonshire
Arts & Culture
Wonderful museum and cafe 5 minutes' walk from the apartment.
7 locals recommend
The Denny Ship Model Experiment Tank
Castle StreetWonderful museum and cafe 5 minutes' walk from the apartment.
A 'must see' in Glasgow. Free entry. Great place to take children, especially on rainy days.
841 locals recommend
The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StA 'must see' in Glasgow. Free entry. Great place to take children, especially on rainy days.
Fabulous transport museum in a stunning new building designed by Zaha Hadid. Also the chance to visit the tall ship, the Glenlee.
344 locals recommend
Riverside Museum
100 Pointhouse RdFabulous transport museum in a stunning new building designed by Zaha Hadid. Also the chance to visit the tall ship, the Glenlee.
Parks & Nature
So much to enjoy on and around Loch Lomond. Beautiful scenery and walks, and the opportunity to take a cruise on the Loch...or a speedboat ride.
254 locals recommend
Loch Lomond
So much to enjoy on and around Loch Lomond. Beautiful scenery and walks, and the opportunity to take a cruise on the Loch...or a speedboat ride.
If you're feeling energetic, climb the nearest Munro and enjoy sensational views for miles in every direction from the summit. There are 2 main routes, one more taxing than the other! Check details online before setting off.
53 locals recommend
Ben Lomond
If you're feeling energetic, climb the nearest Munro and enjoy sensational views for miles in every direction from the summit. There are 2 main routes, one more taxing than the other! Check details online before setting off.
Conic Hill has fabulous views over Loch Lomond and, even though the track is a bit steep in places, it's an easier walk than Ben Lomond. Depart from Balmaha on the east side of the Loch.
33 locals recommend
Conic Hill
West Highland WayConic Hill has fabulous views over Loch Lomond and, even though the track is a bit steep in places, it's an easier walk than Ben Lomond. Depart from Balmaha on the east side of the Loch.
There are great walking and biking trails through the Queen Elizabeth Forest. Pick up a trail map at the Tourist Information Centre in Aberfoyle. If you walk the length of Loch Ard, treat yourself to lunch or tea & scones at the Wee Blether Cafe at Kinlochard, our favourite cafe.
19 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Forest Park
Duke's PassThere are great walking and biking trails through the Queen Elizabeth Forest. Pick up a trail map at the Tourist Information Centre in Aberfoyle. If you walk the length of Loch Ard, treat yourself to lunch or tea & scones at the Wee Blether Cafe at Kinlochard, our favourite cafe.
Food Scene
Wonderful coffee, food, cocktails and atmosphere. Open all day and evenings. Wonderful for breakfast, lunch and dinner or just a glass of wine and bowl of olives. One of Helensburgh's top places to go.
23 locals recommend
Riverhill Cafe, Bar & Restaurant
26 W Princes StWonderful coffee, food, cocktails and atmosphere. Open all day and evenings. Wonderful for breakfast, lunch and dinner or just a glass of wine and bowl of olives. One of Helensburgh's top places to go.
Fabulous Indian food and great service in the restaurant. Also do take away. Highly recommended.
Annaya's Indian
80-82 W Princes StFabulous Indian food and great service in the restaurant. Also do take away. Highly recommended.
5 minutes' walk from the apartment, if you need your regular coffee fix!
9 locals recommend
Costa Coffee
28 W Princes St5 minutes' walk from the apartment, if you need your regular coffee fix!
Cucina
Balloch RoadGreat restaurant in Balloch, only 10-15 minutes by car or train.
Sightseeing
Glasgow is only about 30 minutes away by train and so worth visiting. The city centre has wonderful Victorian architecture, great shops and masses of wonderful cafes and restaurants.
The West End has Glasgow University and a life all of its own. Byres Road is the hub, with wonderful individual shops and cafes. Also worth seeing are the Botanic Gardens at the top of Byres Road with the stunning Kibble Palace glasshouse.
29 locals recommend
Glasgow City
Glasgow is only about 30 minutes away by train and so worth visiting. The city centre has wonderful Victorian architecture, great shops and masses of wonderful cafes and restaurants.
The West End has Glasgow University and a life all of its own. Byres Road is the hub, with wonderful individual shops and cafes. Also worth seeing are the Botanic Gardens at the top of Byres Road with the stunning Kibble Palace glasshouse.
Essentials
M&S Dumbarton Simply Food
19 Glasgow RdAsda Dumbarton Superstore
Glasgow RoadOpen 24/7