Loch Lomond — Attraction in Great Britain

Loch Lomond (Loch is the Irish, Scottish Gaelic and Scots word for a lake or for a sea inlet), the largest of the Scottish lakes, lying across the southern edge of the Highlands.

It forms part of the boundary between the council area of Stirling and the council area of Argyll and Bute. The council area of West Dunbartonshire forms its southern shore; the historic county of Dunbartonshire encompasses not only its southern but its western shore as well.

Loch Lomond extends about 24 miles (39km), widening south in the shape of a triangle. Although its surface is only 23 feet (7 metres) above sea level, its glacially excavated floor reaches a depth of 623 feet (190 metres). It drains by the short River Leven into the River Clyde estuary at Dumbarton. The scenery ranges from rugged, glaciated mountains with elevations above 3,000 feet (900 metres) in the north to softer hills and islands in the south.

It's one of the best places in the country to try thrilling watersports activities, including jet-skiing, water skiing and kayaking. For nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, there are mountains, cycle paths, tree top adventures and forest trails to conquer, great walks for all abilities and a scattering of islands to explore. Choose from a variety of boat trips to experience life on the water, or visit the golf course on the bank of the Loch. It's packed with a whole host of amazing things for families to enjoy - think sealife, falconry, segway safaris,...

So many places to walk, canoe / kayak or take a day trip cruise on and around beautiful Loch Lomond - a gem amongst the Highlands. The Islands are easy to reach and paddle around from both the South-East shore at Milarrochy picnic site & parking, or one of the campsites around there. Also the opposite shore at Aldlochay has a small layby parking area right alongside the shoreline. Further along (Northwards) at the village of Luss there's plenty of shore - side parking for boats to put in too. There's plenty of wildlife to spot, with secluded shingle beaches to drop off onto on the Islands.Take care of warnings not to approach certain areas / islands, when there are birds nesting.

Rob Roy's Cave is a short walk (under a mile) along the Loch-side pathway from Inversnaid Hotel. Look out for the wooden sign, as the cave is just off and out of view from the path, overlooking Loch Lomond - a slight scramble down and around a bend to the water's edge and cave.

If you're heading North, along / beyond Loch Lomond - The Drovers Inn at Inverarnon is well worth a visit. A lovely old place with plenty of interesting antiquated pieces inside the various rooms. Great food! Beautiful views outside, of the surrounding mountains and hills.

The Falls Of Falloch are about 2 miles on from the Drovers Inn. There's a small car park just off the road, and a short path that leads to the waterfalls. Really pretty and not...

My first visit to this beautiful area was at Easter 2023. I booked accommodation nearby at Dumbarton for my mother and myself to use as a base to explore Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park over the bank holiday weekend. Whilst travelling up we stopped at Cairn Lodge services, deciding immediately that we would also be stopping here on our return journey. The weather was absolutely balmy and so un-traditionally Scottish that I could have done with a pair of shorts!! We only had rain late evening at the end of our last day exploring and for part of our drive back to Cumbria (where rain is the norm too). We worked our way around Loch Lomond exploring the outstanding and beautiful landscapes and wonderful tourists locations, we stopped at a number of eateries and were not at all disappointed. We did the Duck Bay Hotel for an outstanding Mother's Day meal. I have reviewed all of these separately. I would like to make a return visit to explore Loch Lomond by boat and see how the restoration of the Maid of The Loch is...