The most beautiful natural sites to discover Central & West Coast

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Four hours at least are necessary to reach the top of this mountain which offers a spectacular view on the loch. The route is well marked and the gradient, a little steep at the beginning, evolves then more gently, until the 974 m of the summit. The hike is accessible and very popular, and among the classics to climb for Munros collectors. However, caution is advised: the summit can be very windy and rainy, and therefore slippery and dangerous. Only attempt the climb with good equipment and in good physical condition!

This 358 m mountain is accessible from the village park. Some 2 hours walk to climb and enjoy a splendid view of this part of Loch Lomond punctuated by many small Wooded islands. A good alternative for who would be intimidated by the climb of Ben Lomond!

This walk takes you to the top of the mysterious and mythical Doon Hill, reputed to be the cradle of the fairytale world. It is here, by the way, that Reverend Kirk is said to have received the elfshot. The magic is here and legend lovers will love walking these trails. The 6.5 km hike takes 2 hours and passes near the cemetery where the Reverend is buried, before climbing through a hardwood and venturing into the forest. The place being associated with the existence of fairies, keep your eyes open and let yourself be carried away by the fairytale of the place!

Inverawe has many attractions. There's something magical about the road alone! Once your vehicle is parked, several choices are available according to your desires: discover, through the museum area, how salmon are smoked, learn about fishing techniques, go for a walk following the proposed circuits (short walks) or taste smoked salmon on the spot in the café and shop area. In any case, don't leave on an empty stomach, it would be a shame!

This walk along the canal is really a classic of the region. It is recommended to take a bus from Lochgilphead to Coe and lunch on the charming bay that are small sailboats are before walking back to Lochgilphead. You can pass through the lovely villages of Bellanoch and Cairnbaan. Offering possible stops, they make the journey comfortable, not requiring any exceptional physical fitness. Just the taste of the walk! To the north of Bellanoch, on the canal, is Dunadd. This former siege of the kings of Dalriada dates back to 500 BC, a wild boar carved on the rock, emblem of the Campbell of Argyll family, and a deep mark that has the shape of a foot. According to historians, kings lay their feet here when they were crowning by praising them with water. Judging by the size of this footprint, the men of the time were to be smaller than today…

This is the name of the small mountain next to the castle. A short and easy walk leads to its summit, which offers a superb view of the loch and its surroundings.

A discrete, tree-lined bay that deserves to be mentioned for its great beauty.

Situated between Balmaha and Rowardennan, it offers a particularly soothing setting to take on its breath between two hikes. It is also possible to camp in the surroundings.

You can spend a whole afternoon on the banks of this absolutely beautiful loch north of Aberfoyle (follow the A821) for a walk or a picnic. It's a time to relax and enjoy the view of the clear water reflected in the wooded hills. It was the inspiration for Walter Scott's poem, The Lady of the Lake.

A great place for families, you can walk and bike along the loch. The highlight is a cruise on an old steamboat.

The signposted walk starts from the car park on the heights of the village of Callander. We first pass under spectacular boulders before skirting a river which leads to these impressive waterfalls running through a gorge before flowing into Keltie Water. The curious thing about this place is that it is on the boundary line between two species that do not mix: red squirrels and grey squirrels. Easy to access, this small 5.25 km hike can be completed in an hour and a half. The route is available for free download on walkhighlands.co.uk.