Met Office Red Weather Warning – very strong winds, causing dangerous conditions and significant disruption across Central Scotland, including large areas of the National Park on 24/01, 10am – 5pm. As such, all sites and services, including offices, visitor centres, slipways and public toilets managed by the National Park Authority will be closed.

We strongly advise against any attempts to travel to, or within the National Park during this time.

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For a Steamer Trip and Cycle

 

Hire a bike at Katrine Wheels at the big Loch Katrine car park by the Trossachs Pier, and take either boat: the Sir Walter Scott steamer or Lady of the Lake modern cruiser one-way to Stronachlachar Pier. You can then cycle the 12 or so miles back to where you started, stopping off along the gently hilly Tarmac route to pick your way down to the water for a relaxing shore-side picnic. Prebook the ferry and bikes to avoid disappointment.

Picnic Planner

Brig O Turk, a village a drive east along the A821 from Loch Katrine’s Trossachs Pier is a wee foodie hideaway in the Park, with the Byre Inn and unlikely hut-like Brig O Turk Tea Room both serving good food. Both can provide some takeaway options. Otherwise, the beautifully set Pier Café at Stronachlachar is a lovely place to stop for a bite before cycling on your way.

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