Loch Lomond, United Kingdom

Loch Lomond

Scotland's largest loch, dotted with islands, an hour from Glasgow.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Loch Lomond

Day 1

  1. MorningTake a boat from Balloch or Luss out to the islands of the loch.
  2. AfternoonWalk through the pretty village of Luss and along its pebbly shore.
  3. EveningHave dinner in Luss or Balloch, or at a lochside inn.

Day 2

Hike up Conic Hill for the view over the loch and its islands.

What to eat

Scottish salmon and cranachan, raspberries with cream, oats and whisky.

Local tips

Make the most of Loch Lomond

Beat the crowds

Sunny summer weekends are busy. Weekdays are calm.

Best photo spot

The loch and its islands from the top of Conic Hill near Balmaha.

Getting there

Trains from Glasgow run to Balloch in about 45 minutes.

Don't miss nearby

The village of Luss and the Trossachs.

Good to know

Conic Hill is a short climb with a big view. Water buses connect villages around the loch in summer.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Loch Lomond

Getting there

  • Glasgow Airport (GLA)17 km away
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)75 km away
  • Glasgow25 km away
  • Edinburgh85 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryUnited Kingdom

Questions

Loch Lomond: good to know

Is Loch Lomond worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. Scotland's largest loch, dotted with islands, an hour from Glasgow.

How many days do you need in Loch Lomond?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Loch Lomond?

You can visit all year. Sunny summer weekends are busy. Weekdays are calm.

How do you get to Loch Lomond?

The nearest airport is Glasgow Airport (GLA), about 17 km away. Trains from Glasgow run to Balloch in about 45 minutes.

What is there to see near Loch Lomond?

Nearby hidden places include Glasgow (26 km), Glencoe (82 km) and Edinburgh (87 km).

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