Loch Lomond map
One overview map of the loch and the Trossachs, with a list of every place we cover by area
This Loch Lomond map covers the loch from Balloch to Tarbet and the Trossachs lakes, with every guide listed by area below. It is a sketch built from OpenStreetMap data, so use an Ordnance Survey map for walking.
- Balloch. The southern gateway: direct trains from Glasgow and cruises from the waterfront.
- Luss. West-shore village with a pier for cruises and a council pay and display car park.
- Balmaha. East-shore base for Conic Hill and the Inchcailloch ferry.
- Rowardennan. Start of the Ben Lomond path on the east shore.
- Tarbet. West Highland line station nearby, linked to the summer waterbus.
- Aberfoyle. Trossachs village and the nearest town to Loch Katrine.
- Trossachs Pier. Loch Katrine steamship sailings, a cafe and bike hire.
- Callander. Trossachs town on the Teith, with its own parking and places to stay.
- Loch Lomond, north from Balloch
- 24 miles
- Larger lochs in the National Park
- 22
- Areas of the National Park
- 4
- Balloch to Luss, by the A82
- 9 miles
How to read the map
The National Park calls Loch Lomond the largest inland stretch of water in Britain, extending 24 miles north from Balloch. It runs north to south, with the A82 on the west shore and the West Highland Way on the east. The Trossachs lakes sit to the north-east, beyond Aberfoyle. Balloch at the south end has the railway station, and Tarbet and Arrochar are the northern rail connection.
Tap or click a ring on the map for a short note about each marked place. The table below lists everything we cover by area, with a link to each guide, so you can use it as a text version of the map.
The National Park says it has 22 larger lochs, and it is made up of four areas: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, Breadalbane and Cowal. The map covers the first two, plus the edge of Breadalbane.
The map
- Balloch. The southern gateway: direct trains from Glasgow and cruises from the waterfront.
- Luss. West-shore village with a pier for cruises and a council pay and display car park.
- Balmaha. East-shore base for Conic Hill and the Inchcailloch ferry.
- Rowardennan. Start of the Ben Lomond path on the east shore.
- Tarbet. West Highland line station nearby, linked to the summer waterbus.
- Aberfoyle. Trossachs village and the nearest town to Loch Katrine.
- Trossachs Pier. Loch Katrine steamship sailings, a cafe and bike hire.
- Callander. Trossachs town on the Teith, with its own parking and places to stay.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Tap a ring for details.
Places by area
Each row is an area of the map, in order from the south end up the loch and then to the Trossachs and Breadalbane. Links go to our own guides.
| Area | Places and guides | Things to do | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| South end and Balloch | Balloch, where to stay in Balloch and eat in Balloch. | Loch Lomond Shores, SEA LIFE, Balloch Castle Country Park, Bird of Prey Centre, Inchmurrin. | Direct trains from Glasgow, about two an hour. Bus 305 to Luss and 309 to Balmaha. |
| West shore and the A82 | Luss, Tarbet, Arrochar, Inveruglas, Ardlui. | Luss Pier, the Faerie Trail, Loch Long, Three Lochs Way. | Bus 305 from Balloch to Luss; the Tarbet and Ardlui train stations link to the waterbus. |
| East shore and the West Highland Way | Drymen, Balmaha, Rowardennan, Inversnaid. | Conic Hill, Ben Lomond, West Highland Way, Inchcailloch. | Bus 309 from Balloch to Balmaha. Rowardennan has no bus that we verified; see the car park guide. |
| The Trossachs | Aberfoyle, Callander, the Trossachs. | Trossachs Pier, Loch Katrine, Loch Venachar, Ben Venue, Ben Ledi, Loch Ard. | Trossachs Explorer bus links Aberfoyle and Callander all year (Stirling Council). |
| Strathyre, Lochearnhead and Killin | Strathyre, Lochearnhead, Killin. | Loch Earn, Ben Vorlich. Killin is off the top edge of the map. | Bus C60 runs Killin to Callander; Ember E4 also calls at these villages. |
Not every place on the map has a guide yet. We add new ones as we verify the facts.
Using the map to plan
Pick your base
Balloch suits trains and cruises, Luss the west shore, and Balmaha the east shore. Compare them in villages and bases on the loch and compare places to stay.
Check how you will move
The loch is long, and the road around the north end is far longer than the line on the map suggests. Routes in by car, train and bus explains the connections, and boats can save a drive.
Plan the parking
Car parks on the map are not free everywhere. Car park prices and rules lists the charges we checked, with the date of each.
Choose a walk or ride
For hills and long routes, see walking routes in the park. For lochside cycling, cycle paths and routes has the details, and the islands of Loch Lomond cover the water.
Camping on the shore
Wild camping in some areas needs a permit between 1 March and 30 September. Permit zones and rules shows which lochside areas it affects.
Before you rely on the map
- It is a sketch built from OpenStreetMap data. Use an Ordnance Survey map or a GPS route for walking.
- Marked points are approximate. Use each guide’s postcode and the operator’s directions for the exact spot.
- Roads, ferries and car parks change. Check the date on each guide before you set off.
Official maps and where to eat
The National Park Authority publishes downloadable maps on its own site. They are the best companion for hill and long-distance routes, where a sketch is not enough.
For a drink or a meal on the way, see pubs, cafes and restaurants, and for dated happenings across the park, the festivals and races listing. Wedding parties can start at venues for weddings. The main guide links back to everything.
Questions people ask
What is special about Loch Lomond?
The National Park calls it the largest inland stretch of water in Britain, extending 24 miles north from Balloch. It sits in a park of four areas and 22 larger lochs.
What is the prettiest town in Loch Lomond?
That is a matter of taste. Luss is the village most people mean, and Balmaha and Killin have their own followings. Each has a guide on the map.
Can you walk around Loch Lomond?
We have no verified path that goes all the way round. The West Highland Way follows the east shore, and the Three Lochs Way crosses the area to the west. See the walking guides above.
How deep is Loch Lomond lake?
We have no verified depth, so we do not give one. The National Park page we read does not state it.
Where does the loch start and end?
The southern end is at Balloch, and the loch extends north for 24 miles from there, according to the National Park. Tarbet and Ardlui are on the north-west side.
Is there a map of the Trossachs?
The map above covers the main Trossachs lakes, Loch Katrine, Loch Achray and Loch Venachar, with Aberfoyle and Callander. For paths, use an Ordnance Survey map.