Favourite walks

If the outdoors is your thing then there are mountains in abundance to suit all levels of walkers.

Ben Lomond, Scotland’s most southerly Monroe (a mountain over 3,000ft high), just one of 283 in Scotland.  Starting point is at Rowerdennan on the east side of loch lomond.  Well worth it for the views of Loch Lomond as you climb up and the panoramic 360° views from the top of the surrounding mountains.

Cobbler, a Corbett (mountain over 2,500ft but less than 3,000ft high) overlooks Arrochar at the head of the Gareloch.

Ben A’an located between Aberfoyle and Callendar in the Trossachs.  A great day out (50 mins drive) with breath taking scenery along the way, not to mention the view from the top looking down Loch Katrine. Definitely recommend.

For those less ambitious walkers who prefer hills rather than mountains, then Conic Hill at Balmaha is to be recommended for the fantastic view of Loch Lomond with it’s many islands.  On a clear day you can also see the Isle of Arran. Also, Duncryne (or the ‘wee dumpling’ as it is known to the locals) at the end of Gartocharn village is one of only a few places you get a southern view of Loch Lomond.

If you are not so good on your feet or have a buggy or use wheels yourself don’t worry, I have a recommendation for you too:-

Along the west of Loch Lomond, you will find a carpark called ‘Firkin Point’. This leads onto the old A82 road that hugged the side of Loch Lomond, you can walk either direction from the car park to get equally spectacular views across the water. This stretch is also part of the West Loch Lomond cycle path.