WHAT TO SEE as well as DO AT LOCH LOMOND, SCOTLAND

Straddling the limit between the Scottish Highlands as well as the lowlands, Loch Lomond’s unusual appeal as well as sheer vastness draws lots of visitors to its shores. But when you’re there, what is there to do? Here’s our guide to what to see, do as well as eat in Loch Lomond.

Loch Lomond is the largest loch in Scotland as well as likewise one of the most accessible. From Glasgow city centre it’s only a 50-minute train trip to Balloch, the little town on the loch’s southern shore.

Here’s a lot more about exactly how to get to as well as check out Loch Lomond without a car.

From Balloch train station, it’s a short walk up the street to the shores of Loch Lomond. The loch boasts the largest surface area of any type of of the Scottish lochs.

And this of program creates a problem.

At over 36km long as well as up to 8km wide, there’s no method you might see much of Loch Lomond in a day. Thankfully, Balloch has stepped up as well as is the crucial to the loch – semi-pun intended. The town showcases lots of of Loch Lomond’s finest features as well as makes them easily accessible with a range of services as well as routes.

Thanks to Balloch, this part of Loch Lomond feels less like a stretch of untamed wilderness as well as a lot more like an inland beach. On the hot day we were there, the stony shores were packed with bathers as well as the parklands were full of barbecues. The water itself was host to sailing as well as motor boats, jet skis as well as even a few brave swimmers.

Lomond is a gorgeous location to go to with plenty of things to do as well as see. as well as Balloch supplies dining as well as enjoyment choices away from the water too.

What to see as well as do at Loch Lomond

Your very first stop when you get off the train at Balloch must be the visitors’ centre. The personnel there are exceptionally useful as well as patient, as well as can direct you towards the prominent things to see as well as do. They can likewise suggest lunch as well as dinner spots, of which there are rather a few.

Balloch Castle

We were lucky sufficient to have a warm sunny day on our go to to Loch Lomond, so we walked with the park to Balloch Castle, which looks out over Loch Lomond. Unfortunately, the castle is closed to the public, however even the views from its doors are quite spectacular.

This 19th Century castle is surrounded by gorgeous parklands as well as ornamental gardens. In fact, make sure you stop by the Walled garden on the method to the castle. The walk downhill towards the shore is rather steep however a quick method to get to the waterfront.

The shores of Loch Lomond

The loch is exceptionally prominent with locals as well as visitors alike – particularly when the sun’s out. There are plenty of activities on as well as next to the water. It was charming to see the loch being took pleasure in by so many, as well as – from the voices we heard – a lot of of them were Scots.

From the slope down to the shores of Loch Lomond, you can walk all the method back to Balloch. The gravelly track passes a number of beaches on the loch with charming views out across the water. If you have the chance weather-wise, absolutely go this method back to town.

We walked back to Balloch then followed the track round all the method to the housemaid of the Loch, an old paddle steamer that’s now permanently moored at the loch’s pier. This piece of regional history is worth seeing – particularly if there’s an event on.

Local attractions as well as facilities

Further round this end of the loch, there’s a little aquarium, a seaplane centre for picturesque flights over the loch as well as even a golf program if you feel like a hit.

If you desire to go out on the water, there are boat trips (Sweeney’s Cruises) that go from the ferry landing hourly at height times. There are likewise personal boat hire choices if you want to check out additionally into the loch by yourself.

Where to eat as well as drink in Loch Lomond as well as Balloch

There are plenty of locations to discover refreshments at the loch as well as around town.

The Balloch House – recommended by the friendly woman at the vacationer info desk, this 18th Century inn ideal on the water is a homely retreat to take pleasure in pub favourites like schnitzel parmigiana as well as a great ol’ roast. Its low wooden-beamed ceilings, open fire as well as little rooms produce a homely atmosphere. as well as the kitchen area does fantastic food.

The pet dog House – pet dog (and people) friendly, this little corner pub precisely mirrors the fun as well as welcoming Scottish hospitality we were expecting.

The Lomond Park Hotel – for a down-to-earth regional beer as well as the banta, this is the location to be. close to town as well as away from the tourists – it’s a great deal of fun.

Lomond Fish Bar – on the road to the train station, this exceptional example of a Scottish chippy is best for a quick supper before your train trip home. With the pledge of square sausage, deep fried pizza (or even better, Pizza Crunch, where the pizza’s battered!) as well as truly great chips, you can’t go wrong here.

Of course, there’s a lot more than a day’s fun to be had right here in Baloch as well as Loch Lomond, however if you only have the day, it’s definitely worth the trip. If you have a lot more time, there are great deals of guest houses, inns as well as BnBs to stay in to ensure that you can take pleasure in the loch by night.

Do you have any type of ideas for checking out Loch Lomond or any type of of the other lochs in Scotland? Where’s your much-loved location in Scotland to get that Gaelic vibe? tell us in the comments.