Who owns the Lodge on Loch Goil?

Who owns the Lodge on Loch Goil?

Iain Hopkins and his partner Alice Gill are the owners of The Lodge on Loch Goil which has been a family run business for over 18 years.

How long is Loch Goil?

approximately 9km long
Loch Goil is approximately 9km long, a sinuous and narrow loch which branches north west from part-way up Loch long. It leaves the largely inaccessible western shore of Loch Long 5km north of Ardentinny and extends inland to Lochgoilhead.

Can you swim in Loch Goil?

Staying around Loch Goil means you are easily in one of the best locations to access a host of outdoor activities in the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. Read more…… Swimming, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, amusements, bowls, gym & fitness.

What fish is Loch Goil?

Loch Goil offers FREE fishing all year round, where you can find Mackerel, Cod and Pollock depending on the time of year, while River Goil has both Salmon and Sea Trout runs from mid-March to October (permit required).

Is lochgoilhead in the highlands?

Lochgoilhead (Scottish Gaelic: Ceann Loch Goibhle, IPA:[ˈkʰʲaun̴̪ˈɫ̪ɔxˈkɤilə]) is a village on the Cowal peninsula, in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands.

Can you wild camp in Lochgoilhead?

If you are planning to ‘wild camp’, be aware that seasonal byelaws came into effect on 1st March 2017 which affect how you can camp in some areas between March and September. During this time, you need a permit to camp or (in some locations) to stay overnight in your motorhome in these Camping Management Zones.

Can you fish in Lochgoilhead?

Permits allow fishing on the three miles between Hell’s Glen Bridge and the river mouth, both banks, except for a 400 yard stretch above Lochgoilhead Bridge. The season runs 15 March to 31 October – however, there are seldom fish in the river before mid-May.

Where can I fish for long loch?

Fishing spots near Loch Long

  • © Mapbox, © OpenStreetMap. Faslane Bay. Scotland,
  • Gare Loch. Scotland, United Kingdom.
  • Rhu Narrows. Scotland, United Kingdom.
  • Finart Bay. Scotland, United Kingdom.
  • Rosneath Bay. Scotland, United Kingdom.
  • Loch Goil. Scotland, United Kingdom.
  • Inchtavannach Channel. Scotland,
  • Finlas Water. Scotland,

What is the population of Lochgoilhead?

The village has a population of about 400, with around a third of the houses being holiday rental properties or second homes. A large holiday village, Drimsynie Estate Holiday Village,nearly doubles the population of Lochgoilhead in high season.

Can you wild camp around Loch Lomond?

Permits for wild camping on the shores of Loch Lomond are required between the months of March and September. This system has been introduced to prevent overcrowding and unrestricted camping on the shores of Loch Lomond, in order to protect the natural beauty of the national park.

Can you fish in Loch Goil?

Where is the Witches Cauldron Scotland?

Witch’s Cauldron, Highlands Just off the B8005 road, this waterfall is known locally as Eas Chia-aig, with the first pool by the bridge is the deepest and largest. This 7.5m fall was used in the film adaptation of Rob Roy in 1995. The 7.5m fall was used as a setting in the film adaptation of Rob Roy (1995).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZYwaOotJuI