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Language: English Currency: Sterling | Local time: (UTC-5:00) | Average flight time: 1hrs
For fresh air and fabulous photo opportunities, sail off on a cruise from Balloch on the south side of the lake to Inchmurrin Island, where the ruins of Lennox Castle stand. There are five self-catering cottages and apartments on the island if you choose to stay away from the crowds. Alternatively, you can cruise further to the ancient village of Luss, where small lanes fragranced with sweet herbs and wildflowers make for a lovely place to walk and have a cup of tea. Sweeney Cruise offers a fine selection of cruises from Balloch should lakeside life appeal to you.
If merely gazing at the waters of Loch Lomond on a relaxing cruise doesn’t quite do it for you, there are thrilling jetboat tours for those who enjoy high-energy distractions. There’s also an option to take a dip in the lake’s clear water during one of many organised summer swimming events or to go kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding or canoeing.
For hikers, the sprawling glens are yours to explore. You can walk or cycle along designated waterfront paths, hike up forest trails into the hills or scale nearby peaks to be rewarded with magnificent views over the loch and the forests beyond.
At the lake’s southern tip is Loch Lomond Shores, an extensive shopping and leisure complex offering enough retail therapy for most shopaholics, not to mention keeping the family happy if the weather turns nasty. The Loch Lomond Aquarium around the corner is another form of family-friendly entertainment. The best time to see the aquarium’s cute Cow Nose rays in action is during their feeding times at 2:30pm and 4:00pm.
With star attractions and the Balloch train station close by, you can expect to find many quality hotels in this area at affordable prices, particularly along Balloch Road. Staying here means you can enjoy modern amenities with the peaceful Loch Lomond still just a stone’s throw away.
Restaurants around Loch Lomond are staunchly traditional. Scottish classics such as Cullen Skink (thick haddock soup), and haggis, neeps and tatties (haggis with swede and mashed potatoes) are easy to find, while fish and chips is widely available as well. Game and Scotch whisky feature equally high on the menu. For ambience and quality cooking, Michelin starred Martin Wishart at Loch Lomond (within Cameron House Hotel) is a firm favourite.
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