Loch Lomond

Climb up to the top of this scenic viewpoint where you can sit and take in the stunning elevated views of Loch Lomond and the surrounding mountains.

Coming from Crianlarich take the A82 south in the Glasgow direction. After 12.5 miles/20km you reach the amazing viewpoint at Inveruglas.

Coming from Balloch (or Glasgow) take the A82 north signposted for Crianlarich. After 20 miles/32km (or 45 miles/72.5km) you reach the Inveruglas viewpoint.

Luss Village

The pretty village of Luss is situated on the western shore of Loch Lomond and is a popular stopping-off point.

Turn left on leaving the viewpoint car park and travel south on the A82 for 12 miles/19.3km. Turn left into the village of Luss. There is a car park on your left shortly after the turn off.

Balmaha and Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve on Inchcailloch

There’s plenty to do in Balmaha – short walks, steep climbs with great views, boat trips and island exploration!

For an energetic walk – climb Conic Hill and get great views across Loch Lomond and along the Highland Boundary Fault. The Conic Hill path is closed until Friday 31st March, There is no access to Conic Hill from either side. This work is the first phase of a package of essential maintenance and improvement works over the next three years.

If you fancy a leisurely stroll, try the Millennium Forest Trail and explore the woods around the loch shores and village.

Ferries from Balmaha Boat Yard to Loch Lomond Nature Reserve on Inchcailloch (Gaelic for “island of the cowled woman”) leave every 15 minutes (9.30am – 5pm, Easter to October). Once on the island explore the woodlands and spot wildlife from one of two walking routes.

To get to Balmaha, retrace your way back to the A82 junction, turn left and head south (signposted Glasgow). Stay on the A82 for 8 miles/13km. At the roundabout which features an impressive bird sculpture turn left onto the A811 signposted for Stirling. Stay on this road for 7.5 miles/12km at which point you reach a T-junction: turn left, staying on the A811 signposted for Stirling/Drymen. After just over half a mile/a little less than 1km, turn left onto the B858 where you enter Drymen. A little into Drymen you see the road signs for Balmaha. Opposite the Post Office turn left onto Balmaha Road (B837). Stay on this road and after 4 miles/6.5km you have reached Balmaha. Park at the National Park Centre.

Ardess Hidden History Trail

If time allows you can travel a further 6.5 miles/10.5km north to Rowardennan to visit Ardess Hidden History Trail.

Leave Balmaha travelling north (Loch Lomond to your left). Follow the minor road until you reach the Ben Lomond National Memorial Park car park. From here it’s about a 10 minute walk to the Hidden History Trail at Ardess Lodge.

For your return journey travel back to Drymen from where all major destinations are signposted.

Travelling by public transport?

If you want to leave the car behind for the day there are fantastic opportunities to take a day out with Loch Lomond’s Waterbus Services. There are nine routes to explore and you can even take your bike on the boat – allowing you to create round trips and/or add Loch Katrine to the mix. The Waterbus is mainly seasonal with most routes running from end of March to end of October.