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5-day Scotland campervan route: west coast

A mainland loop through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Glenfinnan and Oban. Five hire days suit one main outing a day, with the final night closer to Renfrew.

Trip code :WT-CODE 6019

Curated by Wee Coo Campers · A self-drive route to make your own.

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Best for
Mainland beaches and west coast scenery
Driving
Moderate, with a long fourth day
When to go
Spring–autumn; confirm seasonal touring dates
Ferries
Mainland roads; no vehicle ferry

Why this trip: A mainland beach journey links the loch, Glencoe and an Arisaig overnight without a vehicle ferry.

The trade-off: Day four is a long return via Oban; add an Oban night for a relaxed harbour visit.

Your trip at a glance

DayStart → endDriving
Day 1Renfrew → Luss45–75 min driving25–35 miles
Day 2Luss → Glencoe1.5–2 h driving60–75 miles
Day 3Glencoe → Arisaig2–3 h driving65–85 miles
Day 4Arisaig → Luss4–5 h driving165–185 miles
Day 5Luss → Renfrew45–75 min driving25–35 miles
Map & stops

Pink: overnight · Green: sights · Orange: food · Blue: useful stops

Stops

Choose a day to see its road journey. Tap a shared overnight pin for all its nights.

Daily directions
  1. Day 1 · Loch Lomond Directions ↗
  2. Day 2 · Glencoe Directions ↗
  3. Day 3 · Glenfinnan and Mallaig Directions ↗
  4. Day 4 · Oban Directions ↗
  5. Day 5 · Return to Renfrew Directions ↗

Get to know the places on this route

Loch Lomond guide →Glencoe guide →Argyll & Oban guide →

Your day-by-day plan

Your day-by-day plan

Day 1

Loch Lomond

Day 1Loch Lomond25–35 miles · 45–75 min driving

Renfrew → Luss

Loch Lomond
© Dr Peter Chadha and Dr Aviral Vasta

Things to do

Start with Luss’s cottages, pier and lochshore, rather than trying to cover both sides of the loch. Park in a signed visitor car park and leave the village lanes for walking.

Eat & drink

The Village Rest, Luss: our food stop in the village.

Practical details

Café and bistro in Luss: the natural meal stop for the village evening.

Sleep

Luss Caravan & Camp Site: Luss.

Practical details

The choice for a lochside night with Luss nearby.

Facilities: Toilets, showers and laundry; electric hook-up on selected pitches.

Alternative: Lomond Woods Holiday Park. Balloch is about 10 miles south: move the evening and next start accordingly.

Directions ↗

Day 2

Glencoe

Day 2Glencoe60–75 miles · 1.5–2 h driving

Luss → Glencoe

Glencoe
© Malcolm Lightbody

Things to do

Take the A82 through Tyndrum and across Rannoch Moor. Stop at the Three Sisters viewpoint if a proper parking space is available, then settle at Glencoe. The Lochan is a short lower-level outing when daylight and arrival time allow.

Eat & drink

Crafts & Things: light food, coffee and baking in Glencoe; The Real Food Café, Tyndrum is an en-route option.

Practical details

Glencoe village coffee, home baking and a craft shop to browse after the Lochan walk. Useful for a short indoor stop when the rain arrives.Fish and chips in Tyndrum on the A82 approach from Loch Lomond. Order ahead for collection; the operator publishes a year-round gluten-free menu.Daily 08:00–20:00 (operator listing checked 3 October 2026).

Sleep

Invercoe Highland Holidays: Glencoe.

Practical details

A lochside Glencoe base, with touring available all year.

Facilities: Electric hook-up, some hardstanding pitches and laundry.

Pitch booking: Reserve a campervan pitch directly. Published arrival window: 13:30–18:00; departure by 11:00.

Alternative: Glencoe Club Site. By the visitor centre; its touring season differs from Invercoe.

Directions ↗

Day 3

Glenfinnan and Mallaig

Day 3Glenfinnan and Mallaig65–85 miles · 2–3 h driving

Glencoe → Arisaig

Things to do

Make Glenfinnan’s viaduct and loch your main stop before following the Road to the Isles. Check train operation and timing directly if seeing a train is the reason for the stop.

Glenfinnan Monument & viaduct

Practical details

Arrive early and allow walking time; the visitor-centre car park is often busy.

Eat & drink

Glenfinnan Station Dining Car: baking and light lunches in a restored carriage.

Practical details

Coffee, baking and light lunch in a restored railway carriage. Pair it with the Glenfinnan walk before the onward Mallaig drive.

Sleep

Camusdarach Campsite: Arisaig.

Practical details

Use an Arisaig-area night to split the Road to the Isles and a following ferry day.2026 campsite season: 1 May–15 September; confirm future seasons before planning an overnight.

Facilities: A limited number of hardstanding vehicle pitches with electric hook-up; this is a seasonal site.

Alternative: Sunnyside Croft Touring Site. Nearby on the B8008; confirm a suitable vehicle pitch.

Directions ↗

Day 4

Oban

Day 4Oban165–185 miles · 4–5 h driving

Arisaig → Luss

Oban harbour
© roger nightingale · CC BY-SA 2.0

Things to do

Leave the van in an appropriate town car park and explore the harbour on foot. A waterfront lunch and one viewpoint are a better combination than squeezing in a distant island crossing.

Eat & drink

Food from Argyll at the Pier: especially useful around ferry travel.

Practical details

An Oban pier-side lunch during the waterfront walk. On ferry days, eat before vehicle check-in and keep the boarding time separate.

Sleep

Luss Caravan & Camp Site: Luss.

Practical details

The choice for a lochside night with Luss nearby.

Facilities: Toilets, showers and laundry; electric hook-up on selected pitches.

Alternative: Lomond Woods Holiday Park. Balloch is about 10 miles south: move the evening and next start accordingly.

Directions ↗

Day 5

Return to Renfrew

Day 5Return to Renfrew25–35 miles · 45–75 min driving

Luss → Renfrew

Things to do

Breakfast at your final pitch, then return to Renfrew. Aim to arrive around 11:00, allowing time for traffic, refuelling and the standard noon handback.

Eat & drink

Breakfast in the van before departure.

Sleep

No overnight: return day.

Directions ↗

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