WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO GO THIS YEAR?
There’s something special about experiencing Loch Lomond from the water. A boat trip doesn’t just take you across the loch – it opens up a whole range of landscapes, walks, wildlife and memorable moments that are hard to reach any other way. Here are some of the highlights of Loch Lomond that we think you'll like this year.
INCHCAILLOCH ISLAND
WHEN THE ISLAND TURNS BLUE
Spring is one of the most beautiful times to explore Loch Lomond. In May, the island of Inchcailloch comes alive with a carpet of bluebells, creating a stunning burst of colour beneath the ancient oak woodland. Arriving by boat feels especially magical, with deer often spotted along the water’s edge. Paths weave around the island and its perfect for families with little ones, with its sandy beach and shallow waters to paddle in.
*ISLAND EXPLORER CRUISE *
ICONIC WALKS STRAIGHT FROM THE BOAT
One of the joys of cruising Loch Lomond is being able to step off the boat and straight into some of Scotland’s most iconic walks.
INVERSNAID, LOCH LOMOND The West Highland Way walk, which hugs the loch shore and accesible from either Inversnaid or Rowardennan, is also putting on a show in spring. With the trees bursting with new green foliage, wildflowers and paths often quieter it makes this a perfect time for combining a boat trip with one of Scotland’s most beautiful walks (in our opinion!)
*WHW RAMBLER CRUISE*
CONIC HILL
A favourite with visitors, Conic Hill offers breathtaking views over the Highland Boundary Fault and the islands of Loch Lomond. Arriving by boat from Luss adds an extra sense of adventure to this classic walk .
*BALMAHA EXPLORER CRUISE*
BHEIN DUBH - LUSS
The pretty conservation village of Luss is an ideal starting point for gentle strolls or longer hill walks. From lochside paths to hills with incredible views, it’s a wonderful place to explore at your own pace before enjoying lunch.
*LUSS EXPLORER CRUISE*
ARKLET FALLS
Inversnaid – A real highlight for nature lovers. From here you can walk sections of the West Highland Way and discover the dramatic Arklet Falls, as well as a walk through the RSPB nature trail with temperate rainforest, rich with mosses and ferns, waterfalls and beaches.
*INVERSNAID EXPLORER CRUISE*
BEN LOMOND
Taking a boat trip to the foot of Ben Lomond and walking up to the summit is one of the most rewarding ways to experience Loch Lomond and its most famous mountain. Travelling by boat to Rowardennan sets the tone for the day, offering stunning views across the loch before stepping ashore at Rowardennan, the gateway to Ben Lomond. From here, the well-defined path leads you up Scotland’s most southerly Munro, with ever-changing views unfolding as you climb. Reaching the summit is a magical moment, with panoramic views stretching across the loch, the Highlands and beyond — a perfect combination of a fabulous boat trip and classic Scottish hillwalking.
*BEN LOMOND HIKE CRUISE*
OSPREY LOCH LOMOND
A LIVING LOCH - WILDLIFE OF LOCH LOMOND
Loch Lomond is full of wildlife and a boat trip offers a front-row seat. One of the most exciting sights of the year is the return of the Osprey, arriving back from Africa in spring to its various nest sites around the loch. Watching these impressive birds fish and soar above the water is an unforgettable experience.
You may also spot deer along the shoreline, wild mountain goats, a variety of water birds, White tailed eagles and Golden Eagles. Oh yes and you may even spot a wallaby!
LOCH LOMOND WATERBUS
Our Waterbus service offers a simple and scenic way to travel across Loch Lomond, with one-way sailings linking key lochside villages and walking routes. It’s ideal for walkers and cyclists allowing you to plan a route in one direction and return by boat while enjoying stunning views along the way. Whether you’re tackling part of the West Highland Way or just exploring the loch without the car, the Waterbus makes getting around Loch Lomond easy and enjoyable.
*WATERBUS
