Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 34
Loch Goil (1 hr 48) Green hills surround this picturesque sea loch, popular among boaters & anglers. Loch Lomond (21 min) Scenic highlands lake with waterside paths, cruises, adventure attractions, golf & quaint villages. Benmore Botanic Garden (1 hr 12) Sprawling 120-acre collection of plants, notably rhododendrons, plus redwoods & scenic views. Conic Hill (44 min) Loch Lomond & the Trossachs unfold in front of those who walk to the peak of this small hill. Ben Lomond (1 hr 29) This 974-m. mountain in a national park offers climbing routes & diverse birdlife. The Cobbler (27 min) Also known as Ben Arthur, this iconic mountain is famous for its unusually lumpy profile. Lyle Hill (58 min) Elevated point offering vistas of the river & town, plus a memorial honoring French forces of WWII. SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium (23 min) Home to myriad sea life tanks, plus walk-through ocean tunnel of sharks and giant turtles. Loch Eck (1 hr 30) Hiking trails & hillside caves around a lake & reservoir where anglers catch salmon & native powan. Loch Long (9 min) Tranquil lake retreat offering camping & fishing spots, trails & popular scuba-diving sites. Balloch Castle and Country Park (30 min) 19th-century castle & surrounding park with ornamental gardens, nature trails & cultural events. Pucks Glen (1 hr 12) Forest, park, and hiking Inchcailloch (45 min) Hilly, heavily wooded island reachable by ferry, with nature trails & areas for camping. |