Loch Lomond and the Trossachs

1,046 places worth going to (665 in the park, the rest just outside), ranked across 18 interests. For most trips the best base is Balloch. National park, 1,863 km².

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Pick a base

Ranked by the best places within a 30-minute drive, and by trains, buses and boats.
  1. No. 1Ballochtrain station: Balloch Rail Station; 7 bus stops within 400 m; boats from Balloch Castle Pier, Balloch Pier220 places within a 30-minute drive
  2. No. 2Luss3 bus stops within 400 m; boats from Luss Pier229 places within a 30-minute drive
  3. No. 3Killin3 bus stops within 400 m93 places within a 30-minute drive
  4. No. 4Callander3 bus stops within 400 m144 places within a 30-minute drive
  5. No. 5Aberfoyle2 bus stops within 400 m153 places within a 30-minute drive

Things to do

Ranked for any trip.
No. 1
Carrick CastleCategory A listed, 17 km from LussHistory and heritage
No. 2
Inchmahome PrioryScheduled monument, 5.3 km from AberfoyleHistory and heritage
No. 3
Ardkinglas HouseCategory A listed, 25 km from Luss, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
No. 4
Finlarig CastleScheduled monument, in Killin, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
No. 5
Ben Arthur (The Cobbler)16 km from LussHikes and fells
No. 6
Luss Parish ChurchScheduled monument, in LussHistory and heritage
No. 7
Hill House11 km from Luss, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
No. 8
Beinn Dorain25 km from Killin, just outside the parkHikes and fells
No. 9
Stùc a' Chroin9.6 km from CallanderHikes and fells
No. 10
Creag Mhòr18 km from Killin, just outside the parkHikes and fells
No. 11
Balloch CastleCategory A listed, 1.0 km from BallochHistory and heritage
No. 12
The Henry Bell12 km from Luss, just outside the parkFood and pubs

Top 10s in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs

Top 10 hikes and fells

  1. Ben Arthur (The Cobbler)16 km from Luss
  2. Beinn Dorain25 km from Killin, just outside the park
  3. Stùc a' Chroin9.6 km from Callander
  4. Creag Mhòr18 km from Killin, just outside the park
  5. The Brack15 km from Luss
  6. Falls of DochartCategory A listed, in Killin
  7. Falls of Falloch28 km from Luss
  8. Ben Lomond10 km from Luss
  9. Ben More16 km from Killin
  10. Ben Lui35 km from Luss
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Top 10 pubs and places to eat

  1. The Henry Bell12 km from Luss, just outside the park
  2. Riverhill Courtyard12 km from Luss, just outside the park
  3. The Ginger Breadman Cafe12 km from Luss, just outside the park
  4. Brig o' Turk Tearoom5.8 km from Aberfoyle
  5. Costa12 km from Luss, just outside the park
  6. La Barca13 km from Luss, just outside the park
  7. Masala Twist12 km from Luss, just outside the park
  8. Soup Dragon Cafe12 km from Aberfoyle, just outside the park
  9. The Clyde Bar13 km from Luss, just outside the park
  10. The Lorne25 km from Luss, just outside the park
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Top 10 with kids

  1. Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre1.1 km from Balloch
  2. Go Apein Aberfoyle
  3. Kidston Park13 km from Luss, just outside the park
  4. Loch Lomond Sea Life Centrein Balloch
  5. Loch Lomond Shoresin Balloch
  6. West Bay Swing Park26 km from Luss, just outside the park
  7. Achray Farm Ice Cream5.4 km from Aberfoyle
  8. Vanilla13 km from Luss, just outside the park
  9. Sweeney's Cruisesin Balloch
  10. Balloch Castle Country Parkin Balloch
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Top 10 views and photo spots

  1. Ben Arthur (The Cobbler)16 km from Luss
  2. Beinn Dorain25 km from Killin, just outside the park
  3. Stùc a' Chroin9.6 km from Callander
  4. Creag Mhòr18 km from Killin, just outside the park
  5. The Brack15 km from Luss
  6. Falls of DochartCategory A listed, in Killin
  7. Falls of Falloch28 km from Luss
  8. Ben Lomond10 km from Luss
  9. Highland Mary Statue25 km from Luss, just outside the park
  10. Ben More16 km from Killin
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Top 10 castles and history

  1. Carrick CastleCategory A listed, 17 km from Luss
  2. Inchmahome PrioryScheduled monument, 5.3 km from Aberfoyle
  3. Ardkinglas HouseCategory A listed, 25 km from Luss, just outside the park
  4. Finlarig CastleScheduled monument, in Killin, just outside the park
  5. Luss Parish ChurchScheduled monument, in Luss
  6. Hill House11 km from Luss, just outside the park
  7. Balloch CastleCategory A listed, 1.0 km from Balloch
  8. Edinample Castle11 km from Killin
  9. Dunans Castle32 km from Luss, just outside the park
  10. Dunderave CastleCategory A listed, 27 km from Luss, just outside the park
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Top 10 on the water

  1. Bracklinn Falls1.8 km from Callander
  2. Rhu Marina13 km from Luss, just outside the park
  3. Cameron House on Loch Lomond1.6 km from Balloch
  4. confluence3.2 km from Luss
  5. Double Step3.3 km from Luss
  6. Eas a Chathaidh42 km from Luss, just outside the park
  7. Falls of Leny3.7 km from Callander
  8. Kerplumk2.4 km from Callander
  9. Loch Ard Sailing Club7.2 km from Aberfoyle
  10. Seven Dwarfs28 km from Luss
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Top 10 for a rainy day

  1. Hill House11 km from Luss, just outside the park
  2. Queen's Hall25 km from Luss, just outside the park
  3. Castle House Museum Dunoon25 km from Luss, just outside the park
  4. Scottish Submarine Centre12 km from Luss, just outside the park
  5. Hamilton Toy Museumin Callander
  6. Helensburgh Leisure Centre13 km from Luss, just outside the park
  7. Loch Earn Wakeschool9.5 km from Killin
  8. Balloch Steam Slipwayin Balloch
  9. Strachur Smiddy28 km from Luss, just outside the park
  10. Aizle Active11 km from Aberfoyle, just outside the park
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Top 10 campsites

  1. Drymen CampingStay, 14 km from Aberfoyle
  2. Luss Caravan & Camp SiteStay, in Luss
  3. Milarrochy Bay Camping And Caravanning Club SiteStay, 4.7 km from Luss
  4. The Secret GlenStay, 23 km from Luss
  5. Balquhidder Braes Holiday ParkStay, 12 km from Killin
  6. By the WayStay, 37 km from Luss
  7. Coilessan camping permit area March-SeptemberStay, 13 km from Luss
  8. Culag beach Camping permit area March-SeptemberStay, 2.7 km from Luss
  9. Firkin Point B camping permit area March-SeptemberStay, 8.2 km from Luss
  10. Firkin Point C camping permit area March-SeptemberStay, 8.1 km from Luss
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Where to stay

71 stays ranked. Prices are not shown: we have no open price data yet.

Wild camping: From 1 March to 30 September, camping on the busiest loch shores (the park's camping management zones) needs a permit from the National Park Authority or a campsite booking. Elsewhere, and in the zones from October to February, Scotland's right of responsible access applies. Source: Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority, camping permits, checked 2026-10-30.

No. 1
Drymen CampingStay, 14 km from AberfoyleCamping
No. 2
Luss Caravan & Camp SiteStay, in LussCamping
No. 3
Milarrochy Bay Camping And Caravanning Club SiteStay, 4.7 km from LussCamping
No. 4
The Secret GlenStay, 23 km from LussCamping
No. 5
Stuckgowan HouseCategory A listed, 11 km from LussHistory and heritage
No. 6
AbyssiniaStay, 21 km from LussHikes and fells
No. 7
Balquhidder Braes Holiday ParkStay, 12 km from KillinCamping
No. 8
By the WayStay, 37 km from LussCamping

Getting here

Stops counted from NaPTAN, the national public transport list.

Base towns are compared by 30-minute drive and walk areas from Valhalla routing over OpenStreetMap. Times from your own home town come next.

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