Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park
Loch Lomond National Park
Take the high road (or the low road) from the western central belt and you're sure to arrive on the shores of Loch Lomond National Park.
Within Scotland's first national park, Loch Lomond is the UK's largest freshwater expanse and one of its most picturesque. Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park extends into the beautiful Trossachs where you'll find wild glens, sparkling lochs and the pretty towns of Callander and Aberfoyle, which are useful bases for walkers to this area.
Moderate Walks
This area offers many gentle walks through remarkably beautiful landscapes that have a rich flora and fauna. Footpaths run beside lochs, whose glassy waters reflect mountains and wooded shores, and along rivers and streams with waterfalls and rock features. Many routes are signposted, especially around villages and in Queen Elizabeth and Argyll forest parks. The Loch Lomond and Trossachs area has always been popular for day visits from the nearby centres of population, like Glasgow and Stirling, and as a centre for short, relaxing breaks.
Loch Achray
This walk is part of The Three Lochs Forest Drive.
Distance: 2.5km/1.6miles Duration: 1 hour
Creag an Tuirc, Balquhidder
A short but extremely rewarding walk from secluded Balquidder.
Distance: 4km/2.5miles Duration: 2 hours
Cruach Tairbeirt Walks
An undulating woodland walk which offers excellent views.
Distance: 7.5km/4.7miles Duration: 3 hours Height Gain: 450 metres/1485 feet
Achray Water Bridge (Green Route)
This forest walk takes you through an area of regenerating native woodland.
Distance: 3.7km/2.3miles Duration: 2 hours
Stoneymollan Trail, Balloch
An exhilarating walk from Cardross on the Firth of Clyde to Balloch on Loch Lomondside.
Distance: 7.5km/4.7miles Duration: 3 1/2 hours
Glen Ogle, Breadalbane
Glen Ogle is one of the most important passes in and out of the Highlands.
Distance: 10km/6.25miles Duration: various Height Gain: 150 metres/495 feet
Loch Ard Forest from Aberfoyle (Walking World)
A pleasant walk from Milton to Couligartan returning along the scenic shores of Loch Ard.
Distance: 17km/11 miles Duration: 5 hours Height Gain: 170 metres/560 feet
West Highland Way Rambler
Here's a walk with a difference along one of the UK's most popular long distance routes.
Distance: 14.4km/9miles Duration: 4 hours Height Gain: 30 metres/99 feet
Callander Crags & Bracklinn Falls
A dramatic and exhilarating walk starting in the centre of Callander.
Distance: 6.5km/4miles Duration: 2 1/2 hours
Kirkton Glen (Breadalbane)
This high level walk gives great views down to the glen.
Distance: 4km/2.5miles Duration: 3 1/2 hours Height Gain: 890 metres/2937 feet
Creag Noran Viewpoint (Red Route)
The walk takes you through a regenerating native woodland.
Distance: 0.8km/0.5miles Duration: 1/2 hour
Loch Venachar, nr Callander
This walk follows forest tracks high above Loch Venachar with spectacular views.
Distance: 6.5km/4miles Duration: 2 1/2 hours Height Gain: 140 metres/462 feet
Red Sound Trail (red route)
A gentle walk, which is part of the Three Lochs Forest Drive.
Distance: 1.8km/1.1miles Duration: 1 hour
Allt a' Cham-ruidhe (Yellow Route)
A gentle walk, which is part of the Three Lochs Forest Drive.
Distance: 2km/1.25miles Duration: 1 hour Height Gain: 15 metres/49.5 feet
Helensburgh Upland Way
A short ramble through woods and along forest tracks with extensive views.
Distance: 3km/1.9miles Duration: 1 1/2 hours
Firkin Point, West Lomondside
Firkin Point is situated on the west banks of Loch Lomond.
Distance: Various Duration: Various
Conic Hill from Balmaha (Walking World)
A short/steep climb from Balmaha to Conic Hill with wonderful views over Loch Lomond.
Distance: 3 km/1.8 miles Duration: 2 hours 30 mins Height Gain: 350 metres/1155 feet
Green Sound Trail (green route)
This walk takes you along the shore of Loch Drunkie.
Distance: 2.5km/1.6miles Duration: 1 3/4 hours
West Achray (red route)
Enjoy the diversity of Achray Forest as the trail leads you through native woodland.
Distance: 5.5km/3.4miles Duration: 2 1/2 hours
Creag na H-Lolaire
This walk is part of The Three Lochs Forest Drive.
Distance: 4.4km/2.75miles Duration: 1 3/4 hours
Pine Ridge (blue route)
This walk is part of the Three Lochs Forest Drive and offers fine views.
Distance: 1.2km/0.75miles Duration: 1/2 hour
Duncryne Hill, East Lomondside
From the top of the hill the main focal point is no other than the beautiful Loch Lomond.
Distance: 1km/0.6 miles Duration: 15 mins Height Gain: 80 metres/264 feet
Longer Walks
The enchanting mix of lochs, woods, mountains and villages found in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs and the area's accessibility means it is ideal for year-round rambling, whatever your fitness level. Circuits can be found through all types of scenery, while the good public transport system provides many opportunities for linear walks.
Drymen to Balmaha (Walking World)
This section of the West Highland Way is an excellent intro to the National Park.
Distance: 13km/8.1miles Duration: 5 hours Height Gain: 350 metres/1155 feet
Callander to Strathyre
A long, but flat walk along a disused railway.
Distance: 13.5km/8.4miles Duration: 5 hours
Pass of Leny
A short and in places, strenuous walk high above the Pass of Leny and Falls of Leny.
Distance: 3.25km/2.03miles Duration: 2 hours Height Gain: 164 metres/541.2 feet
Inverarnan to Loch Lomond
This walk follows the line of the West Highland Way through woodland.
Distance: 9.5km/5.9miles Duration: 3 1/2 hours Height Gain: 140 metres/462 feet
Glen Loin Footpath
This walk offers stunning views of the surrounding highest peaks.
Distance: 17km/10.6miles Duration: 3 hours Height Gain: 250 metres/825 feet
Hill and Mountain Walks
The first hills that many Scots climb are in this area, partly as it is so close to the towns and cities of central Scotland, but also because they are drawn to the unrivalled scenery. From Ben Lomond, Scotland's most southerly Munro, there are views over wooded lochs, with patchwork fields to the south and ranks of mountains in the north. From other peaks you can gaze down sea lochs or look into the heart of the Highlands.
Ben Ledi
Ben Ledi is one of the best viewpoints in the area.
Distance: 8km/5miles Duration: 4 hours Height Gain: 760 metres/2508 feet
Killin - Sron a Chlachain - Killin
A lovely short/steep hill walk overlooking the pretty Highland village of Killin.
Distance: 5 km/3.2 miles Duration: 2 hours Height Gain: 350 metres/1155 feet
Ben A'an, Loch Katrine & the Trossachs
This short walk displays breathtaking views out over the Trossachs National Park.
Distance: 3.2km/2miles Duration: 1 1/2 hours Height Gain: 454 metres/1498 feet
Meall nan Tarmachan
Meall nan Tarmachan is one of the most commonly climbed hills in the southern Highlands.
Distance: 7km/4.4miles Duration: 3 hours Height Gain: 550 metres/49.5 feet
Ben Lui (Beinn Laoigh) from Tyndrum (Walking World)
This walk climbs one of Scotlands highest and most spectacular mountains.
Distance: 21 km/13 miles Duration: 7 hours Height Gain: 1050 metres/3465 feet
Ben Lomond (Walking World)
This circular walk climbs Ben Lomond, the most southerly of the Munros.
Distance: 11km/6.9miles Duration: 5 hours Height Gain: 1000 metres/3300 feet
Ben Vorlich and Stuc a' Chroin (Walking World)
Ben Vorlich and Stuc a' Chroin sit on the southern edge of the Highlands.
Distance: 13km/8.1miles Duration: 6 1/2 hours Height Gain: 1140 metres/3762 feet
The Cobbler (Ben Arthur) (Walking World)
Although not a Munro, The Cobbler is a hill not to be missed.
Distance: 9km/5.6 miles Duration: 4 hours Height Gain: 890 metres/2937 feet
Ben Vorlich from Ardlui (Walking World)
This walk ascends one Munro, Ben Vorlich.
Distance: 10km/6.25miles Duration: 5 1/2 hours Height Gain: 1150 metres/3795 feet
Ben Vane from Inveruglas (Walking World)
This walk starts at the tourist car park on the A82 by Sloy Power Station.
Distance: 12km/7.5miles Duration: 6 hour Height Gain: 950 metres/3135 feet
Ben Venue (Blue Route)
This Ben Venue walk involves heading west until joining the path at Gleann Riabhach.
Distance: 14km/8.75miles Duration: 6 hours
Long Distance Walks
Long Distance Walks are suitable for experienced walkers with good stamina.
West Highland Way
Scotland's original long distance path running from Glasgow to Fort William.
Distance: 152km/95 miles Duration: 7-10 days Height Gain: 800 metres/2650 feet
Rob Roy Way
The Rob Roy Way is a weeks walk from Drymen to the Highland Perthshire town of Pitlochry.
Distance: 148km/92.5 miles Duration: 7 days Height Gain: 500 metres/1650 feet
