Loch Lomond, Scotland
A fine meal by the water’s edge, with snow-capped mountains in the distance and the promise of a long walk in the woods tomorrow. In Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, you’ll find wild scenery, thrilling history and superb local food and drink – all of which is easy to get to. At the heart of the park is Loch Lomond itself. You won’t find a bigger loch or lake in the whole of Britain and you’ll have a hard time finding a more beautiful one, too.
Take a cruise on the waters and admire the mighty bulk of Ben Lomond, Scotland’s most southerly Munro, as well as the jagged shoulders of the Arrochar Alps. You could maybe even visit one of the loch’s 30 islands. You might get a surprise when you pass Inchconnachan – those aren’t giant squirrels you can see, but wallabies! The island has had a colony of the Antipodean creatures happily hopping there since the 1940s.
At the southern end of the water is Loch Lomond Shores, surely one of the most beautifully situated shopping destinations in Britain. You can browse famous Scottish brands, and pick up some fine local fare. Stop for a drink and decide what to do next – there’s much more to the National Park than the loch!
If you agree that there is nothing more pleasant than an afternoon on the water in a boat (or perhaps a kayak, canoe, jetski, cruiser – or even wind surfing) then Loch Lomond is the place for you. Every kind of watercraft and waterlover can be seen cruising about the waters. Keen anglers are in luck – there’s plenty going on below the surface as well, as any fisherman will tell you.
Scotland’s first National Park is packed with interesting corners for you to explore. Walk from the wide-open lush landscapes of the southern section to the sprawling glens and rocky peaks in the north and you’ll see why geologists love this place so much. The fault line that divides the Highlands from the Lowlands runs right across the park, making this an endlessly varied part of the world – a rugged hill there, a wooded nook here.
Loch Lomond is mainland Britain’s largest lake and, after Loch Ness, the most famous of Scotland’s lochs. Its proximity to Glasgow (20 miles away) means that the tourist honeypots of Balloch, Loch Lomond Shores and Luss get pretty crowded in summer. The eastern shore, which is followed by the West Highland Way long-distance footpath, is quieter and offers a better chance to appreciate the loch away from the busy main road.
Loch Lomond straddles the Highland border. The southern part is broad and island-studded, fringed by woods and Lowland meadows. However, north of Luss the loch narrows, occupying a deep trench gouged out by glaciers during the Ice Age, with 900m mountains crowding either side
Loch Lomond is a freshwater Scottish loch which crosses the Highland Boundary Fault. It is the largest inland stretch of water in Great Britain by surface area.[1] The loch contains many islands, including Inchmurrin, the largest fresh-water island in the British Isles. Loch Lomond is a popular leisure destination and is featured in the song “The Bonnie Banks o’ Loch Lomond”. The Loch is now part of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park which was established in 2002. Loch Lomond is a corruption of the Gaelic Lac Leaman, or ‘Lake of the Elms’
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