{"id":5332,"date":"2026-11-10T13:39:48","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T12:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/guides\/que-faire-loch-lomond-trossachs\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T13:41:59","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T12:41:59","slug":"what-to-do-loch-lomond-trossachs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/guides\/what-to-do-loch-lomond-trossachs\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do at Loch Lomond and the Trossachs: Guide and Itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"

Less than an hour from Glasgow, the Loch Lomond<\/strong> It marks the entrance to the Highlands. Together with the neighboring Trossachs, it forms Scotland's first national park, nestled between lochs, mountains, forests, and charming villages. Here's what to do at Loch Lomond and in the Trossachs, and our recommended itinerary. Based in the UK since 2012, we include it in our tailor-made trips to Scotland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short:<\/strong> At Loch Lomond, don't miss the village of Luss, a cruise from Balloch or Tarbet, the Conic Hill hike, or the ascent of Ben Lomond (974 m). In the Trossachs, take a trip on the Sir Walter Scott steamship on Loch Katrine and visit Callander and Aberfoyle. Allow 1 to 2 days by car from Glasgow or Stirling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Loch Lomond, gateway to the Highlands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Loch Lomond is the largest freshwater lake in Great Britain by surface area. Established in 2002, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park was the first in Scotland. Its shores are dotted with around thirty islands, and the famous West Highland Way hiking trail runs along its eastern shore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things to do in Loch Lomond: the must-sees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The village of Luss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On the west bank, Luss is one of the prettiest villages in Scotland, with its flower-filled stone cottages, small church and beach on the edge of the loch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A cruise on the loch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From Balloch in the south, or Tarbet further north, boats depart for a trip on the loch and between its islands. A lovely way to discover the landscapes effortlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The landscapes of Loch Lomond.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hiking: Conic Hill and Ben Lomond<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Near Balmaha, the short climb up Conic Hill offers one of the most beautiful views of the loch and its islands. For the more athletic, Ben Lomond, at 974 meters, is the southernmost Munro in Scotland: allow approximately 5 hours for the round trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Trossachs, Little Scotland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just to the east, the Trossachs are often called "the Highlands in miniature". They inspired Sir Walter Scott and are linked to the legend of Rob Roy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n