Loch Goil is one of Scotland's most beautiful and lesser-known sea lochs, tucked away on the Cowal Peninsula in western Scotland. Unlike many Scottish lochs that contain freshwater, Loch Goil is a sea loch—a fjord-like inlet connected to the sea through Loch Long and ultimately the Firth of Clyde. It lies entirely within the boundaries of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. 

Loch Goil is often described as a "hidden gem" because it offers much of the dramatic scenery of the Scottish Highlands without the crowds found at more famous destinations. The combination of mountains, forest, sea loch, and historic sites creates some of the most striking landscapes within easy reach of Glasgow.