A guide to Benmore Botanic Garden on the Cowal Peninsula, near Dunoon and park of Argyll Forest within Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Discover the famous Redwood avenue of Giant Sequoias, Victorian Fernery, Rhodadendrans and Wildlife Hide. There are plans from all over the world. Our updated guide tells when to visit and details the facilities at Benmore Botanic Garden.

Cormonachan Woodlands is a not-for-profit organisation that manages the woodlands for its owners, Forestry & Land Scotland. Stretching along the banks of Loch Goil, the woods are looked after by local volunteers. Recently they have greatly enhanced the visitor experience, installing new hides to view squirrels whilst extending and improving pathways and tracks.

A guide to the magnificent and enchanted Puck's Glen gorge, near Dunoon. The pathway through the Argyll Forest gets you up close with the rushing waterfalls. There are forestry paths connecting Puck's Glen with Benmore Botanic Garden and Kilmun Arboretum. The gorge is especially dramatic after rain and in autumn. Photograph Puck's Glen, explore Cowal Peninsula, What to do in Argyll Forest.

The Falls of Dochart are in the pretty village of Killin, within the National Park, but very close to the outer boundary of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. As you can see from the map below, they are actually in the village. The main A827 road has to pass over the falls to access Killin. A guide to Falls of Dochart Hotel, Falls of Dochart Smokehouse, Falls of Dochart Gin, Parking in Killin.

The Great Trossachs Path is one of Scotland's Great Trails. The path, between Inversnaid and Callander, goes through the second-largest nature reserve in Britain, an area the size of Glasgow. The path connects with other Great Trails, Rob Roy Way, West Highland Way and Three Lochs Way. It is also ideal for cycling, with sections on NCN7 and alongside Loch Katrine.

Find out how to get to Inchcailloch Island with our updated guide to visiting the beautiful Loch Lomond Island which is a nature reserve. See Loch Lomond and Inchcailloch Island. Get great views of Ben Lomond and Loch Lomond. Find out how to visit Inchcailloch Island and enjoy a trip to the beautiful Loch Lomond island with this guide containing the latest information to help you plan a trip.

Aber Shore has to be one of the loveliest walks in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs. In this guides, we will let you know about the flat walk along the Aber Shoreline, at the southern shores of Loch Lomond. You get excellent views of the Loch Lomond Islands, Ben Lomond and Conic Hill. This is on the RSPB Loch Lomond Reserve, with a walk to the mouth of the River Endrick. Birdwatching in Loch Lomond.

Loch Lomond’s only country park can be found in Balloch. The park, named after Balloch Castle features a number of interesting gardens. It is also on NCN7 and the John Muir Way walk. A great place to visit with views across Loch Lomond. Visit Balloch, Explore Balloch, River Leven, Experience Balloch, Country Park, Wildlife and Nature, Balloch

Just a short distance from the shops in Callander is the beautiful Bracklinn Falls. From the car park, it’s just under a mile to walk to the falls. This gem is close to the town of Callander in the Trossachs. How to get to Bracklinn Falls, Where to park to see Bracklinn Falls, Walking in Callander, Explore The Trossachs. Things to do in Callander. Waterfalls in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.

Inversnaid is on the West Highland Way, it also connects Loch Lomond with the Trossachs. This guide tells you what facilities are at Inversnaid and what to do when visiting Invernsaid. Visit RSPB Loch Lomond reserve at Inversnaid, see where Rob Roy farmed and hid in Rob Roy's Cave, see the magnificent Arklet Falls. Find out how to get to Inversnaid, visit Inversnaid by boat, car, foot or bike.

The Glenfinart Walled Garden in Ardentinny is now owned and managed by the local community was originally built in the 1840s. Find out how to get to Glenfinnart Walled Garden in Ardentinny. Guides to Cowal Peninsula and Argyll Forest from See Loch Lomond. Visit Ardentinny. Things to do in Ardentinny. Explore Argyll Forest. See wildlife and nature on Cowal Penninsula. Loch Long Visitor Guides.

Kilmun Arboretum in the village of Kilmun, by Holy Loch on the Cowal Penninsula. Kilmun Arboretum features around 150 different tree species seen from trails. See ornamental maples, Japanese cedars, Himalayan spruce, redwood and sequoias from California, monkey puzzles from South America and Eucalyptus from the Australian bush. There is a connecting path to Puck's Glen and Benmore Botanic Garden.

RSPB Scotland has two excellent reserves in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, at Inversnaid and Gartocharn, with very knowledgable and friendly wardens. Here are more details about the reserve at Gartocharn, which I highly recommend for a family visit. In this guide find out about the trails on the site, plus the birds that you may b lucky enough to see. Visit RSPB Scotland reserves in Loch Lomond.

Falls of Falloch is a waterfall and picnic spot just off of the A82 south of Crianlarich. Discover the location for Falls of Falloch and where to park to be able to visit Falls of Falloch. Discover Woven Sound a viewing platform for the waterfall. Dorothy Wordsworth visited Falls of Falloch in 1802, her diary entry is inscribed on Woven Sound. West Highland Way passed nearby. Video of waterfall

Children will love the Play Trail at Glen Finglas in The Trossachs. This is p of the Great Trossachs Forest and managed by The Woodland Trust. At Glen Finglas in The Trossachs, there are many fine trails. However, if your children are not as fond of walking as you are, the Play Trail will probably be your best excuse to get all of the family out on a rewarding and fun walk. Family Trossachs.