Scotland's first National Park
Loch Lomond, Stirling and the Trossachs
Visited and enjoyed by many for its recreational value, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park encompasses around 720 square miles. For two centuries, people have come here to walk, climb, cycle and sail, to breathe fresh clean air and drink in the spectacular views.
Day by day trip details
Loch LomondStarting at the National Park Gateway Centre in Balloch on the shores of Loch Lomond, visit Loch Lomond Shores (1). Take the A82 to Luss and the Clan Colquhoun & Luss Visitor Centre or the Thistle Bagpipe Works (2). Continue on the A82 to Tarbet and perhaps a cruise on Loch Lomond (3).
The Breadalbane HighlandsHead west through Arrochar on the A83, then take the A815 to Strachur and visit the Strachur Smiddy (4). Then south along the A815 through Coylet to Benmore Botanic Garden (5). Head back along the A815 and rejoin the A83. After Tarbet join the A82 to Crianlarich and then take the A85 east until the A827 turn off for Killin, visiting the Breadalbane Folklore Centre and the Innes Bhuidhe Ancient Monument (6).
The Trossachs
Return along the A827 and rejoin the A85 towards Lochearnhead then take the A84 towards Strathyre, turn off to Balquhidder at Kingshouse and visit Rob Roy MacGregor's Grave (7). Return to the A84 to Strathyre, turning onto the A821 to Loch Katrine (8). Continue south along the A821 to Aberfoyle and visit the Scottish Wool Centre and Queen Elizabeth Forest Park (9).
Take the A81 to Port of Menteith and visit the Inchmahome Priory (10), then continue on the A81 to Callander, a bustling, colourful holiday town where the tour concludes. Visit the Rob Roy & Trossachs Visitor Centre and the Hamilton Toy Collection (11).
Places on route
Why not stop off at some of the following places of interest along your way?
