Where to Kayak, Canoe or SUP
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park has 22 lochs and a host of rivers to paddle on. Whether it’s by kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard (SUP), there are some fantastic places to get on the water.
Great Trossachs Path
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.
Inchcailloch Island, Loch Lomond
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.
Balquhidder
Balquhidder is a small village in Breadalbane, deep in Rob Roy Country. Balquhidder Kirk is the resting place of the outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor, there are many excellent walks nearby and two lochs - Loch Voil and Loch Doine. Monachyle Mhor is a boutique hotel in the glen, renowned for excellent Scottish Food & Drink. Bike hire at Balquhidder, cycling at Balquhidder, things to do near Callander.
Pretty Loch Lomond Villages
A Top 10 of our favourite villages in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs. It was tough choosing the 10 to go in, let alone ranking them. What do you think of our final 10?
Lauder Monument, Argyll
Completion of the restoration and site improvement to the Lauder Monument at Inveroaden on between Strachur and Dunoon in the Cowal Peninsula. Read the fascinating story of Sir Harry Lauder, the first British entertainer to sell a million records and the tragedy of the death of his son John Lauder during the first world war. Visit the Lauder Memorial, close to Glenbranter. Where to park
Kayak on Loch Ard
Loch Ard is a good place for activities including walking, cycling and getting on the water. This blog describes a kayak adventure from Kinlochard to the island of Eilean Gorm. Where to Kayak in the Trossachs, Things to do near Aberfoyle, Kayaking in the National Park, Lochs near Aberfoyle, The Trossachs Trail, Experience Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, Loch Ard and Loch Chon. Canoe and Kayak.
East Creag Mhor, St Fillans
A walk East Creag Mhor at St Fillans provides some outstanding views of Loch Earn. This 90-minute walk is mainly through forestry tracks. Another excellent Breadalbane walk-in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Walk at St Fillans, Things to do at Loch Earn, Walking at Loch Earn, How to get good views of Loch Earn, Highlights of St Fillans Loch Earn, Breadalbane.
Cowal Peninsula Highlights
A trip around Cowal Peninsula, Argyll Forest taking in Lauder Memorial, Ardentinny, Blairmore, Kilmun, Kilmun Arboretum, Dunoon, Puck's Glen, Benmore Botanic Garden, Loch Eck and Glenbranter. See stunning scenery in the forest, plus Loch Long and Holy Loch. Your guide to Cowal and Argyll Forest, plan a trip, walking and cycling, how to explore Cowal Peninsula. Updated visitor information.
Loch Long
Our review of the lochs of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs continues with Loch Long. This sea loch is in Argyll Forest, about 20 miles long. We're concentrating on the western shores of Loch Long, which is within Argyll Forest, part of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Read about Arrochar, Ardgartan, Ardentinny and Blairmore. Explore Loch Long by The Waverley, Visit Arrochar Alps.
Loch Lomond Adventure Golf
Want to play some adventure golf? So do we! We love the adventure golf course which is great family fun. If you're visiting Loch Lomond, you will find courses at Loch Lomond Shores in Balloch, some at Callander and also just a short drive away at Great Western Golf in Clydebank, Jurassic Parrr a dinosaur-themed adventure golf course.
Aldochlay, Loch Lomond
Aldochlay is a small hamlet south of Luss, on Loch Lomond, it is on the West Loch Lomond Cycle Path. In this guide read about what to see in Aldochlay Bay, including Inchtavanach Island in the distance. Find out how to get to Aldochlay and why it is popular for launching kayaks, canoes and sups in Loch Lomond. Read the legend of the Wee Peter statue close to Aldochlay. Bright cottages Aldochlay.
Aber Shore, Loch Lomond
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.
The Maid of the Loch
The Maid of the Loch was the last paddle steamer to built in Britain. Read the story behind the Maid of the Loch and how to visit her at her berth at Loch Lomond Shores in Balloch. See classic old footage of the Maid of the Loch sailing on Loch Lomond. Find out about the work of the Loch Lomond Steamship Co. to preserve her and how the Maid of the Loch is now a wedding venue in Loch Lomond.
Cycle from Strathyre to Killin
A guide to cycling on Lochs & Glens Way NCN7 between Strathyre, north of Callander and the village of Killin. The route goes by Loch Earn and across the Glen Ogle Viaduct. Find out how difficult it is to cycle this section of Lochs & Glens Way and whether you should take the detour to Balquhidder. The route also has the BLiSS Trail. Cycle in the Trossachs | Cycling Routes in the National Park.
Balloch Castle Country Park
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
Best of East Loch Lomond
Experience some of the amazing highlights in East Loch Lomond. Starting with Drymen the gateway to East Loch Lomond and onto Balmaha for Conic Hill, The Oak Tree, St Mocha Coffee Shop and cruises around and to the Loch Lomond islands. Then it's off to Rowardennan, via Milarrochy Bay and Sallochy. At Rowardennan climb Ben Lomond. Scotland's most southerly munro.
8 Village Churches in the Park
This article features descriptions and photographs of 8 churches in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs: Drymen Church, Kilmaronock Church, Balquhidder Church, Buchanan Church, Dundurn Parish Church St Fillans, Port of Menteith Church, Luss Parish Church & Trossachs Church. These are eight of the most beautiful church buildings to be found in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.