This walk climbs one of Scotlands highest and most spectacular mountains.
Walking & Cycling
Walking
Take the high road (or the low road) from the western central belt and you're sure to arrive on the shores of Loch Lomond.
Within Scotland's first national park, Loch Lomond is the UK's largest freshwater expanse and one of its most picturesque. The Park extends into the Trossachs where you'll find wild glens, sparkling lochs and the pretty towns of Callander and Aberfoyle, which are useful bases for walkers to this area.
For walkers there are many options and for all abilities. Take a waymarked walk through Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, climb lofty Ben Lomond or Ben Arthur (the Cobbler) or walk sections of Scotland's oldest long distance route, the West Highland Way.
Hill Walking
Ben Lui
21 km/13 miles
Meall nan Tarmachan
Meall nan Tarmachan is one of the most commonly climbed hills in the southern Highlands.
7km/4.4miles
Ben Vane from Inveruglas
This walk starts at the tourist car park on the A82 by Sloy Power Station.
12km/7.5miles
Ben Ledi
Ben Ledi is one of the best viewpoints in the area.
8km/5miles
Ben Vorlich from Ardlui
This walk ascends one Munro, Ben Vorlich.
10km/6.25miles
The Cobbler (Ben Arthur), Arrochar Alps
Although not a Munro, The Cobbler is a hill not to be missed.
9km/5.6 miles
Ben Lomond
This circular walk climbs Ben Lomond, the most southerly of the Munros.
11km/6.9miles
Ben A'an, Loch Katrine & the Trossachs
This short walk displays breathtaking views out over the Trossachs National Park.
3.2km/2miles
Ben Vorlich and Stuc a' Chroin
Ben Vorlich and Stuc a' Chroin sit on the southern edge of the Highlands.
13km/8.1miles
Killin - Sron a' Chlachain - Killin
A lovely short/steep hill walk overlooking the pretty Highland village of Killin
5 km/3.2 miles
Ben Venue (Blue Route)
This Ben Venue walk involves heading west until joining the path at Gleann Riabhach.
14km/8.75miles
Long Distance Routes
West Highland Way
Scotland's original long distance path running from Glasgow to Fort William.
Distance: 152km/95 miles
Duration: 7-10 days
The Rob Roy Way
The Rob Roy Way is a weeks walk from Drymen to the Highland Perthshire town of Pitlochry.
Distance: 148km/92.5 miles
Duration: 7 days
Height Gain: 500 metres/1650 feet
Longer Walks
Drymen to Balmaha
This section of the West Highland Way is an excellent intro to the National Park.
13km/8.1miles
Pass of Leny
A short and in places, strenuous walk high above the Pass of Leny and Falls of Leny.
3.25km/2.03miles
Callander to Strathyre
A long, but flat walk along a disused railway.
13.5km/8.4miles
Glen Loin Footpath: Arrochar to Inveruglas
This walk offers stunning views of the surrounding highest peaks.
17km/10.6miles
Inverarnan to Loch Lomond
This walk follows the line of the West Highland Way through woodland.
9.5km/5.9miles
Moderate Walks
Achray Water Bridge (Green Route)
This forest walk takes you through an area of regenerating native woodland.
3.7km/2.3miles
West Highland Way Rambler
Here's a walk with a difference along one of the UK's most popular long distance routes.
14.4km/9miles
Conic Hill from Balmaha
A short/steep climb from Balmaha to Conic Hill with wonderful views over Loch Lomond.
3 km/1.8 miles
Pine Ridge (blue route)
This walk is part of the Three Lochs Forest Drive and offers fine views.
1.2km/0.75miles
Cruach Tairbeirt Walks
An undulating woodland walk which offers excellent views.
7.5km/4.7miles
Callander Crags & Bracklinn Falls
A dramatic and exhilarating walk starting in the centre of Callander.
6.5km/4miles
Creag an Tuirc, Balquhidder
A short but extremely rewarding walk from secluded Balquidder.
4km/2.5miles
Creag Noran Viewpoint (Red Route)
The walk takes you through a regenerating native woodland.
0.8km/0.5miles
Firkin Point, West Lomondside
Firkin Point is situated on the west banks of Loch Lomond.
Various
Loch Venachar, near Callander
This walk follows forest tracks high above Loch Venachar with spectacular views.
6.5km/4miles
Loch Achray
This walk is part of The Three Lochs Forest Drive.
2.5km/1.6miles
Kirkton Glen (Breadalbane)
This high level walk gives great views down to the glen.
4km/2.5miles
Helensburgh Upland Way
A short ramble through woods and along forest tracks with extensive views.
3km/1.9miles
Green Sound Trail (green route)
This walk takes you along the shore of Loch Drunkie.
2.5km/1.6miles
Glen Ogle, Breadalbane
Glen Ogle is one of the most important passes in and out of the Highlands.
10km/6.25miles
Duncryne Hill, East Lomondside
From the top of the hill the main focal point is no other than the beautiful Loch Lomond.
1km/0.6 miles
West Achray (red route)
Enjoy the diversity of Achray Forest as the trail leads you through native woodland.
5.5km/3.4miles
Stoneymollan Trail, Balloch
An exhilarating walk from Cardross on the Firth of Clyde to Balloch on Loch Lomondside.
7.5km/4.7miles
Creag na H-Lolaire
This walk is part of The Three Lochs Forest Drive.
4.4km/2.75miles
Allt a' Cham-ruidhe (Yellow Route)
A gentle walk, which is part of the Three Lochs Forest Drive.
2km/1.25miles
Red Sound Trail (red route)
A gentle walk, which is part of the Three Lochs Forest Drive.
1.8km/1.1miles
Cycling
This region marks the start of the famous Scottish Highlands with the first of the Munros, the mountains higher than the magical figure of 3000ft.
It is also the start of the most spectacular section of the West Coast of Scotland, fractured into hundreds of islands with sea lochs penetrating deep into the coastline. The remoteness of much of Argyll and Bute makes it ideal for tough but very beautiful bike rides. Ferry trips will take you to the rugged islands of Islay, Jura and Mull. The National Cycle Network in the form of the Lochs & Glens Cycle Route threads its way through the region from Glasgow to Killin, offering both traffic-free sections suitable for families and a longer challenge for those on multi-day tours.
For the mountain biker there are plenty of testing forestry routes in Argyll and the Trossachs.
Cycling routes
Isle of Mull, Lismore & Ardnamurchan
Stunning scenery, lots of ferry crossings, steep hills!
The Trossachs
A fairly hilly back road leads eventually to Loch Lomond.
The Trossachs - hilly
An easy cycle for absolute beginners (cycle hire 01877 376284)
Balquhidder & Glen Ogle
The railway path begins a steady climb up Glen Ogle passing over a high viaduct. Beyond Killin the long distance route is in the Perthshire Area
Loch Lomond to Aberfoyle
Knapdale: Ardnoe
A signed off-road bike route in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Knapdale: Lochan Buic
A varied off-road bike route in mixed woodland - good views of the lochs and hills.
Loch Glashan and Kilmory
An interesting off-road bike route with good views of the loch. Can be approached from a minor road to the west or the A83.
Bute and the Cowal Peninsula
Despite being near to Glasgow Bute and the Cowal Peninsula are surprisingly quiet.
Mountains & Lochs Long Distance Route
This long distance route runs through Glasgow, West Highland, Perthshire/Angus and Deeside tourist areas
Callander & Loch Lubnaig
A bike path on an old railway line, mainly easy cycling, great scenery.
Fire Tower Trail
The Fire Tower Trail on the outskirts of the Argyll town of Lochgilphead represents yet another example of a locally led, well supported initiative. The result is a handily placed centre with stunning single track trails. There are also spectacular views thrown in for good measure.