Cycling
Cycling is a fun, healthy and environmentally friendly way to explore Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. There are an excellent variety of cycle routes for everyone; from flat tarmac routes or wide forest tracks for families, to hard-core trails and challenging terrain for mountain bikers.
For information on some of the best family cycle routes in the National Park download the Cycling in the National Park leaflet:
For further information on off-road cycling and the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, download Off-Road Cycling: good practice advice (pdf 1.5Mb).
West Loch Lomond Cycle Path
A 16.5 mile route between Balloch and Tarbet, with only three short stretches on minor roads. There are railway stations at both ends making this a sustainable way to travel to the National Park. Download the West Loch Lomond Cycle Path leaflet:
Download Exploring the National Park by ferry, bus or train (pdf 1.8Mb) for train timetables.
National Cycle Route 7
National Cycle Route 7 runs through the Park and sections make great short to medium runs, in particular Killin or Glen Ogle towards Callander, which provides excellent and safe, predominantly off-road, cycling.
For information on a variety of cycle routes along National Cycle Route 7 visit www.routes2ride.org.uk/scotland.
Clyde and Loch Lomond Cycle Way
This popular section of National Cycle Route 7 runs from the heart of Glasgow to the village of Balloch at Loch Lomond, on an almost entirely traffic-free tarmac route. The route is 20 miles long, but as it runs close to the railway you can jump on a train with your bike at almost any point. For more detailed information on this route and others visit:
Loch Ard Family Route - Queen Elizabeth Forest
An easy 7 mile trail near to the Loch along a fairly flat tarmac route. For more information visit http://cycling.visitscotland.com.