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Loch Lomond day trip

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Jasmine4891 · 20/05/2024 19:37

Hello,
I would appreciate any help to plan my day trip to Loch Lomond, Scotland in early August.

I'm going with 3 teens and I will be driving.
So far I have the following:
Water skiing in Bolloch

Would love some feedback on whether there are other things more suited for 3 teens. Additionally, any advice on driving/parking would be super helpful too.

I would be interested in an easy walking route to take in views, and anything else close by that would be considered as must-see places.

Thank you!

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WhyIhatebaylissandharding · 20/05/2024 19:42

If you’re water skiing from Balloch there is plenty of parking at Loch Lomond Shores.

if you want good views you could walk up Ben Lomond - park at Rowardennan. You get good views from the Loch side as well. Here is link to the Ben Lomond walk:

https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/ben-lomond.shtml

Ben Lomond

Ben Lomond is one of the most popular Munros, rewarding the 30,000 people who make it to the top with truly fantastic views of the length of Loch Lomond and its islands. The view to the north reveals range beyond range of mountains into the Highlands....

https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/ben-lomond.shtml

CormorantStrikesBack · 20/05/2024 19:44

Go Ape At aberfoyle? There is a nice forest drive at aberfoyle as well, costs something like £5 to do a 7 mile drive with great scenery. You can pull over and look at little lochs,etc.

Jasmine4891 · 21/05/2024 08:00

Thank you so much for the replies. I looked up the Ben Lomond walk and the forest drive and they both look fab.
One of my children has some health issues, so wondered which one would be easier in terms of time and incline between Ben Lomond and Conic Hill, I'm assuming Ben Lomond has the better views? We definitely want to try one hill walk.
The forest drive is a great idea to get views without too much strenuous walking. Wouldn't have found out about it without this thread.
Thanks again!

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bairnk · 21/05/2024 08:07

Views from conic hill are brilliant( as long as it's clear) and you get great views/ stopping points on way up. My nearly 4 year old managed it last year, not sure he could manage Ben Lomond yet- conic hill definitely takes less time but is a fab walk.

Misthios · 21/05/2024 08:08

treezone at Loch Lomond shores is brilliant fun for kids.

Jasmine4891 · 21/05/2024 08:54

Thank you bairnk, knowing that a 4 year old managed Conic Hill gives me a good gauge for my child. Good to hear the views are just as good too.

Thank you Misthios, Treezone looks a lot like GoApe, the kind of things my adventurous teens enjoy. Again, would not have found out about it without this thread!

Thanks again.

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