Visit loch lomond

Begin at Strathblane, by the library and follow the old railway line. Following the route across the Cuilt Brae Road you shall pass Duntreath Castle on your right. Just beyond this follow the sign for the West Highland Way. Past the Farmhouse go uphill to Arlehaven. Leave the West Highland Way here and follow the private road to the left. Beyond the gate bear right to join the the Cuilt Brae at Ardoch. Turn left down the B821 and return to Strathblane via the old railway.

Standing guard over the loch with its distinctive profile, Ben Lomond is clearly visible from every area of the loch. In the ownership of the National Trust for Scotland, Ben Lomond is accessible by footpath from the car park at Rowardennan. Ben Lomond is Scotland's most southerly munro (974 metres/3192 feet) and attracts hill climbers from all over the world. The climb should take approximately 4 hours.

Join the old railway line near Strathblane Library and at the Old Station House, turn left and continue up the Cuilt Brae Road (B821). At the first sharp bend take the private road going off right past Ardoch. Follow this road and at the fork bear left. Go through the gate and follow the track until you join the West Highland Way at Arlehaven. Turn right and follow the Way behind Dumgoyach Farm and onto the old railway line. Follow the West Highland Way signs.

Firkin Point "The Old Road Lochside Walks" Located between Inverbeg and Tarbet. 3 miles of level surfaced path in either direction. The lochside path is ideal for wheelchair users, families with prams and those who want to get close to the loch. Picnic Area : Car Park : Toilets

Conic Hill, Balmaha (1,175 feet) At a more gentle pace.

Over 75,000 acres of forest park interspersed with dramatic Highland scenery. With the interests of leisure and recreation very much in mind, the park is managed by the Forestry Commission. There are many waymarked paths and trails. The main visitor centre gives a fascinating insight into the life of the forest and lies further east at Aberfoyle in the Trossachs. For access on Loch Lomondside follow the road (B837) to Rowardennan.

BEN LOMOND CLIMB AT LOCH LOMOND Climb Ben Lomond, located at Rowardennan, on Loch Lomond and stay at the Rowardennan Hotel. Take a short midweek or weekend break and climb Ben Lomond!

Ben Lomond Hill Race at Rowardennan, Loch Lomond The Ben Lomond Hill race at Rowardennan Loch Lomond is a popular race on a popular hill. The biggest dangers are colliding with hill walkers and tripping on the stony descent. This race has a high casualty rate, with bloodied knees and several broken ankles in recent years. That said, its a great race with distinct sections of forest trail (largely felled now), open hill, plateau, summit dome, and narrow summit ridge.  Not for the faint hearted!!

Cashel Millennium Forest at Loch Lomond provides 800 acres of Scots pine and other indigenous broadleaf trees being planted on the east bank of Loch Lomond. Part of Scotland's exciting environmental intitiative Cashel Forest will eventually form a 3000 acre forest thus recreating Scotland's native woodland. Cashel visitor centre and forest walks are located at Cashel Farm which is located three miles north of Balmaha on Loch Lomond.

This beautiful estate lies approximately 2 miles east of Dumbarton at the foot of the Kilpatrick Hills. Its many attractions include historic gardens, wooded glens and gorges. Guided walks during summer season.