Explore The local Area

Discover Scotland

Whether you are after the breathtaking mountain scenery and hills for walking, or some of the best golf courses or sailing in Scotland, we are centrally located and able to offer good local advice and help in organising your activities during your stay

Inverary Castle

Geilston Gardens

The Hill House

Dumbarton Castle

Whisky Distilleries

Scottish Maritime Museum

Submarine Museum

West Highland Train Line

Loch Lomond

Sea Life Centre

Day Trips

Experience the magic of Loch Lomond’s magnificent scenery this winter season, from the comfort of one of Cruise Loch Lomonds specially designed cruises. One of the advantages of taking a holiday during the winter months is that there are fewer tourists. Enjoy the peace and quiet as you cruise Loch Lomond.

Winter Timetable

Water Sports

The spectacular waters of Loch Lomond are fantastic for canoeing and kayaking with the lochs many islands providing interesting bays and narrow straights to explore.

Sailing

The Clyde Estuary provides excellent sailing and watersports within its many sea lochs. If you have your own boat, Knockderry House has 6 of its own well-maintained mooring.

Swimming

Loch Lomond is a popular place for people to swim throughout the summer regardless of whether its for fun of for training. I

Sea Kayaking

Loch Long, forms a sea loch extends 20 miles and is similar to a fjord, and is popular for watersports, such as diving among many wrecks that scatter the loch, and kayaking

A Day's Walk

The Cobbler (also known as Ben Arthur) and Ben Lomond are two iconic Scottish walks and both within a short drive of each other and the hotel.

Golf

Within the immediate area are several splendid golf courses such as Cardross Golf Club and Helensburgh Golf Club, both of which overlook the Firth of Clyde.

Walking Routes

For the independent explorer, there are a variety of walks around Knockderry Hotel suitable for all abilities.

Fishing

The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park offers anglers a wide choice of fishing on Loch Lomond, whilst closer to home Loch Long offers good fishing from the shore or a boat.

Cycling

Cycling is the best way to get around the peninsula and beyond and there are several bike hire companies within easy reach so if you can’t bring your own bike you can pick one up once you get here.