Why is Loch Lomond great for family holidays? Here’s why!

Back to blog list  April 05, 2019

Loch Lomond. Image by nick.amoscato on Visualhunt / CC BY

Securing the perfect location for a successful family vacation can either make or break the entire escape. Select a too-tame setting, and you’ll hear plenty an exclamation of dismay from the adventurers and sports fans in the family. Add too much bustle, and the older travellers dismally watch as hopes for a leisurely fly past in a flurry. Loch Lomond continually proves to be the ultimate family vacation liberator, ensuring fun activities for tots, teenagers and adults of all abilities. There are numerous mountains, cycle paths, sprinkled islands, and woodland trails for outdoor explorers and nature enthusiasts. Visitors yearning a for a more relaxed holiday can sit back and drink in the captivating vistas, embark on a mellow loch cruise or visit Loch Lomond Shores. There are numerous caravan parks, holiday parks and wild camping sites enclosed by striking views making Loch Lomond the essential family holiday destination. Make it a particularly memorable journey with a Camperbug motorhome and campervan hire.

Here’s a list of exciting activities for the whole family!

Hiking and Walking

Loch Lomond is a walker’s paradise, presenting an exciting (sometimes paved) network of national and local trails. The West Highland Way, one of Scotland’s famed national paths is excellent for wild camping, seclusion, horse riding and even cycling. West Highland Way is dog-friendly and if you don’t enjoy the exertion, hop into a water taxi which will drop you off for a briefer stretch of the walk. Queen Elizabeth Forest Park contains many wooded paths curving around Loch Lomond and Loch Katrine. The village of Luss holds various short tracks that are ideal for baby strollers and wheelchairs.

Cycling

Numerous mild national cycling paths crisscross the park including The National Cycle Route 7 (NCR 7) which primarily comprises of paved, flat trail, ideal for almost all family members of different cycling abilities. Get more information about the cycle paths and trails at the National Park Gateway Centre.

Splash around!

Loch Lomond is watersport heaven! Families can make use of the various motorboats, speedboats, canoe, and kayak rentals available around the loch throughout the balmy summer months. If you’d feel more comfortable in the passenger seat, there are many cruises, ferry and excursions along Loch Lomond.

Fishing

Fishing on Loch Lomond is allowed throughout the year as long as you have the required permits. You can secure a weekly fishing permit at multiple locations around the Loch including Balloch Tourist Information Office, the Luss Village Shop, The Ardlui Hotel, and the Boatyard in Balmaha. There are certain restrictions on the type of salmon and the seasons of fishing so ensure you get all information on seasonal regulations when purchasing your permit.

It’s raining!

The city of Glasgow and the Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel are an easy 27 miles from the Loch and are great spaces to explore! Stock up on local products and souvenirs and keep the tots entertained.