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Toilets in Arrochar and Tarbet

Hi there, I have a very specific question.

I am looking at walking routes around Arrochar & Tarbet train station in Argyll & Bute, and trying to find information on available toilets for walkers. The website for Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park lists toilets at Tarbet Pier, and at Three Villages Cafe in Arrochar. However, further investigation has turned up the fact that this cafe hasn't actually functioned as a cafe in years. It might be a long shot, but does anyone know whether there are still usable toilets at this facility, even if it no longer serves food? And does anyone have any local insight on where else to find publicly accessible toilets in this specific area?

I know this is extremely specific, but honestly it wouldn't be the first time that the RS forum has helped me with some kind of very niche information, so I thought I may as well ask!

Posted by
953 posts

You have my sympathy - an interest close to my own heart.
I googled "Trossachs Toilets" and got quite a few hits, suggesting there are more than the ones you found.
Have a look.
Failing that, incontinence underwear is your friend, I'm afraid!

Posted by
11823 posts

The ones at the Pier are certainly open.

Last time I was in Arrochar I was very lucky, and found the Church open, which had toilets, but that was exceptional.

They are not public, but you could ask nicely at the Arrochar Tea Rooms (or buy a snack).

Posted by
1446 posts

Generally in these situations I find a pub and just walk in confidently. I've only ever been challenged once in decades of doing this (in Edinburgh on the Royal Mile, while I was living there, by an American lady!). I see there is a pub in Arrochar. Some pubs even participate in "community toilet schemes" which means they officially let you use them. But even if they don't, using them is generally not a problem. Good luck with your walk!

Posted by
62 posts

Having now done this trip, I may as well do a little write-up just in case anyone comes here looking for the same information in the future. The toilets at Tarbet Pier were open, and very nice and clean, and they shut at 5pm when we were there. They are in the same small building as a little cafe that sells tea and coffee, paninis, cakes and biscuits. We never investigated the Three Villages Cafe, so no news there.

We also found toilets at Succoth car park. These were chemical toilet portaloo type temporary structures, with no handwashing facilities, and were apparently only available during peak months (I think these were April to October?). Still useful though, even if you do need to bring hand sanitiser with you! And I don't seem to remember seeing any closing times on these - I imagine they are open 24/7 during the relevant months.

Posted by
17216 posts

Thanks for circling back with your experience! I hope your walking went well too!