A refreshing pint near Dumbarton can be made all the better by a scenic and relaxing walk beforehand.

Luckily, the town and surrounding areas have no shortage of great pubs located by ideal walking routes.

If you're looking for a watering hole to relax in after exploring some of the most scenic routes around Dumbarton, we have you covered.

The best pubs around Dumbarton well worth walking to this weekend

Here are the best pubs around Dumbarton well worth walking to this weekend.

The Clansman Bar (Rowardennan Hotel), Loch Lomond

Located on the banks of Loch Lomond to the north of Dumbarton, The Clansman Bar offers excellent lakeside and mountaintop views.

To get here, pubgoers can take a lovely stroll along the Balmaha to Rowardennan route which takes around 3 hours to complete in its entirety (though you don't have to do the whole thing).

Clachan Inn, Drymen

Offering both accommodation and a nice cold pint, the Clachan Inn is down the road from Loch Lomond and surrounded by extraordinary natural attractions like the Devil's Pulpit, Conic Hill and one of Scotland's two national parks.

According to its website, the bar is one of the oldest licenced pubs in Scotland and is situated in the heart of the village of Drymen.

If you're looking for "beautiful food" made using locally sourced ingredients, the inn has plenty to choose from.

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Cardross Inn, Cardross

The Cardross Inn is located near a train station and is a stone's throw away from the banks of the Firth of Clyde.

The pub is ideal for those looking to relax after a day of exploring Monty's Farm Park which hosts fun activities for the kids such as tractor rides and family-friendly events.

Those wishing to get a few swings in can also visit the nearby Cardross Golf Club before popping to the pub.