Loch Lomond · Town
Balloch
A practical southern gateway to Loch Lomond with rail links, parkland and easy access to the water.
Explore Balloch →Lochs, hills and villages on the edge of the Highlands
Explore the shores of Loch Lomond, the wooded Trossachs, villages such as Luss and Balmaha, and routes through Callander, Aberfoyle and Arrochar into bigger Highland scenery.
A first taste of the HighlandsWater, forest and mountain scenery within easy reach of Scotland's central beltThis is where short city escapes begin to feel properly wild.
Explore Loch Lomond & The Trossachs
Choose somewhere to begin
Use the map to explore lochside villages, walking areas, scenic roads and gateway towns across the national park.
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Where to go around Loch Lomond & The Trossachs
Choose a lochside base, a village, or one scenic route and give yourself enough time for walks, viewpoints and weather changes.
Loch Lomond · Village
Luss
A pretty lochside village with stone cottages, shoreline views and easy access to boat trips.
Explore Luss →East Loch Lomond · Village
Balmaha
A small village on the eastern shore and a popular starting point for Conic Hill and lochside walking.
Explore Balmaha →The Trossachs · Town
Callander
A lively gateway town beside the River Teith, well placed for lochs, forest roads and eastern Trossachs scenery.
Explore Callander →The Trossachs · Town
Aberfoyle
A forest-edge village and useful base for Queen Elizabeth Forest Park and the Duke's Pass.
Explore Aberfoyle →The Trossachs · Lake
Loch Katrine
A long, scenic loch surrounded by hills and forest, with cruises and cycling routes around the water.
Explore Loch Katrine →Argyll edge · Village
Arrochar
A lochside village beneath the Arrochar Alps and a strong base for bigger hill days.
Explore Arrochar →West Loch Lomond · Village
Tarbet
A small west-shore village where boat trips and road routes connect Loch Lomond with the Highlands.
Explore Tarbet →Loch Lomond · Heritage
Inveraray Gateway
A natural onward route from Loch Lomond towards Argyll, castles and the western Highlands.
Explore Inveraray →
Choose your kind of day
What is Loch Lomond & The Trossachs best for?
Loch shores, cruises & viewpointsWater & Scenery
Conic Hill, Arrochar Alps & forest pathsWalking
Luss, Balmaha & quieter lochside stopsVillages
Duke's Pass, forest roads & westward routesScenic Drives
Easy combinations
Places that work well together
The park covers a large area, so the best days usually stay on one side of the loch or follow one valley.
Balloch, Luss & west Loch Lomond
An easy introduction to the loch with village, shoreline and boat-trip options.
- Balloch for access and parkland
- Luss for village character
- Continue towards Tarbet for bigger mountain views
Balmaha, Conic Hill & Drymen
A strong east-shore combination for walking and quieter village stops.
- Balmaha for loch access
- Conic Hill for elevated views
- Drymen for food, accommodation and onward routes
Aberfoyle, Duke's Pass & Loch Katrine
A classic Trossachs scenic loop through forest and loch country.
- Aberfoyle for the starting point
- Duke's Pass for the drive
- Loch Katrine for cruises, cycling and waterside scenery
Choose one side of the park and slow the day down
Distances are deceptive here. Narrow roads, scenic stops and popular parking areas can turn short journeys into longer days, so one loch or one route is usually enough.
For a dayChoose west Loch Lomond, east Loch Lomond or a Trossachs loop.
For a weekendStay near Balloch, Luss, Callander or Aberfoyle and explore outward.
Without a carBalloch is easy by rail, with onward options by bus and boat in season.
For walkingMatch the route to the weather and leave extra time for changing conditions.
When you know where you are going
Stay · Do · Explore
Once you have chosen a side of the loch or a Trossachs base, the local guide will help you turn it into a complete trip.
Keep exploring
Continue into Argyll or the Highlands
Glasgow & Clyde, Argyll & the Isles and the Highlands are natural next steps from Loch Lomond & The Trossachs.