Rest and be Thankful
Rest and be Thankful
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WeeMarie
Glasgow, UK155 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
True to it's name! Love stopping here the scenery is always beautiful no matter the weather, love to capture the beauty with photography.
The burger van is great for a light bite and a hot drink.
Could do with some bins, would stop people leaving rubbish as the burger van only had a tiny bucket for rubbish
The burger van is great for a light bite and a hot drink.
Could do with some bins, would stop people leaving rubbish as the burger van only had a tiny bucket for rubbish
Written March 16, 2020
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Terry W
Bracknell, UK1,399 contributions
Sep 2020
What a beautiful area in Scotland.
We did not realise that this area is prone to landslips and fortunately, the one that happened when we were there had been cleared, else the diversion would have added much time to our journey.
The area is stunning and well worth visiting.
We did not realise that this area is prone to landslips and fortunately, the one that happened when we were there had been cleared, else the diversion would have added much time to our journey.
The area is stunning and well worth visiting.
Written October 9, 2020
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Scottish-Hidden-Gems🏴💎
Ayrshire, UK6,077 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
This is a beautiful area and makes a stunning drive to the top. Unfortunately climate change is destroying it before our very eyes so that is why there so many roadworks trying to solve the problems to direct the water flow.
The views at the top are amazing and gives you time to rest and be thankful for the amazing scenery.
The views at the top are amazing and gives you time to rest and be thankful for the amazing scenery.
Written April 1, 2022
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AJBobs
Vermont116 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
The view is incredible. Also take time to read the historical insight plaque on the area and how it got its name. Equally if you have a few minutes, wander down the road and see the memorials on the rock face... very poignant and touching.
Written March 7, 2020
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Bordersgeezer
Hawick, UK2,933 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
This was our first visit to the Rest and be Thankful on our drive to Inveraray, Lochgilphead and the Crinnan Canal. Unfortunately we went at a time when there was a land slip, however they had opened the Old Military Road which runs parallel with the main road and thankfully we didn’t miss out. Wonderful scenery and a great viewpoint at the top. Get your camera out, you won’t be disappointed
Written August 13, 2020
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Malgorzata
11,722 contributions
Nov 2019
Beautiful lookout nestled high up on the A3. A great view point. This is a really beautiful place to see. A place to truly rest and be thankful. A great place to sit and reflect, away from bust city life. Plenty of parking spaces and several picnic benches to sit and take in the views. View is breathtaking, amazing in any weather. It's a must see.
Written October 20, 2020
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Peter C
Wallsend, UK454 contributions
Mar 2020
Pulled in for a photo stop late in the afternoon. What a beautiful place with stunning views in all directions. Picked the perfect time to visit with the snow still on the hills. Would love to visit again, this time during the summer.
Written March 7, 2020
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McVean16
Arrochar, UK11 contributions
Jun 2016 • Family
started this as a walk with a friend,and asked how were we going to get back..............walk oh. From Ardgarten car park to the top two hours one and a half back. But a great walk and special views a must if yo are in the area of Arrochar
Written November 19, 2016
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Karen Fuller
Didcot, UK54 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
From only an hour away from Glasgow the drive up Loch Lomond side is just beautiful. But this drive beats them all. Stunning scenery and the road so much better quality than times of past. There doing a huge amount of work at the side of the road to protect from bolder slides, which I commend the local authority for. This is not affecting the beauty of the area. I’ve travelled around the world and this place is still one of the most beautiful. I’m proud to say that I’m from the local area!
Written August 6, 2019
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Harrison F. Carter
Cologne, Germany10,777 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
The drive is no big deal in the slightest - don't let reviews that stress 'challenge' and 'difficulty' influence you. If you can drive forwards, change gear and turn a steering wheel, you can get here. Anyway, it is beautiful, as long as you can see it. Would be pointless in low cloud or fog. We had to return three times to eventually get any kind of view - and it was worth it. Nice to walk to the lake down the road behind the car park.
Wish you good weather.
Wish you good weather.
Written April 25, 2017
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Rest and be Thankful (Arrochar) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Rest and be Thankful:
- Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour from Glasgow (From $60.52)
- West Highlands, Lochs & Castles Day Tour (*inc. entrance from 1st April 2023) (From $69.36)
- GREENOCK (GLASGOW) SHORE EXCURSION: Scotland Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip Tour (From $98.28)
- The Inveraray Shore Experience (From $808.63)
- 3-Day Isle of Arran Adventure Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh (From $580.10)
- Hotels near Rest and be Thankful:
- (4.55 mi) Ashfield House Boutique Bed & Breakfast, Arrochar Scotland
- (5.59 mi) Woodside Lodge On Loch Goil
- (4.69 mi) Fascadail Country Guest House
- (3.88 mi) Ardgartan Hotel
- (7.00 mi) Thistle House Guest House
- Restaurants near Rest and be Thankful:
- (0.02 mi) 'Rest and Be Thankful', Glen Croe
- (8.37 mi) Samphire Seafood Restaurant
- (8.34 mi) Brambles Cafe
- (4.19 mi) Loch Fyne Oysters
- (4.57 mi) Ben Arthurs Bothy