Local attractions

This is a truly picturesque area at the foot of Ben Lomond on the East side of Loch Lomond and is the farthest North you can take a vehicle.

The famous West Highland Way passes through the village of Rowardennan and continues north. The village has a well known hotel, there is also a ferry to Inverbeg which operates in the summer months. The surrounding area has a wealth of activities for the outdoor enthusiasts being close to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park which offers numerous walking, cycling, equestrian and climbing opportunities as well as a variety of water sports facilities.

Walking distance of the lodge

Rowardennan Hotel :  Meals served until 9.00 pm in the Clansman Bar

Rowardennan Youth Hostel (From Mar to Sep )  Meals served until 8.30 – Licenced! Best to book in advance  01360 870 259

Rowardennan is at the foot of one of Scotland’s famous mountains Ben Lomond

Rising from the east shore of Loch Lomond to a height of 974m (3,193ft), Ben Lomond offers exhilarating walking and spectacular views across Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. The National Trust cares for almost 22km2 of land here, including the summits of Ben Lomond, Ptarmigan and Beinn Uird. The mountain is one of Scotland’s most popular hill walks, with over 30,000 people climbing to the summit each year.

Ben Lomond is one of the National Trust’s 46 Munros ( a mountain in Scotland with a height of over 3000 feet)  the most southerly Munro in Scotland. Much of Ben Lomond is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the range of upland habitats present from low to high altitude. The area has a rich cultural and archaeological heritage, which you can find out more about through a visit to Ardess Lodge and the Ardess Hidden History Trail. 

If you’re feeling energetic you could walk part of the famous West Highland Way. 

Or if you just fancy a wee trip on the water try  Loch Lomond Waterbus – read more..

Water Sports – Enjoy a range of water and land based activities with  Loch Lomond Leisure, who are based adjacent to the lodge site, www.lochlomond-scotland.com

Hill Walking, www.walkhighlands.co.uk

Sea Life Centre, Balloch, visitsealife.com

Go Ape Outdoor Adventure Centre, Aberfoyle, www.goape.co.uk

National Park Gateway Centres
Loch Lomond Shores
State of the art centre that introduces the geology, wildlife and cultural heritage of
Scotland’s first National Park and house a full Tourist Information Centre
Tel: 01389 722199
www.lochlomond-trossachs.org

National Park Centre
Balmaha
Open Easter to Oct
Tel: 01360 870470
www.lochlomond-trossachs.org

Recreation at Queen Elizabeth Forest Park
Within this web site you can find where to cycle, walk, horse ride, places to go, easy access and other activities
www.forestry.gov.uk

Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park
www.blairdrummond.com