Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Scotland’s first national park and a gateway to the Southern Highlands. From the tranquil shores of Loch Lomond and ancient oakwoods to rugged Munro summits, sweeping ridgelines and dramatic glens, the region offers some of the most varied and accessible walking in Scotland.

This third edition of Walking Loch Lomond and the Trossachs is the definitive guidebook to 43 routes across the national park, ranging from gentle loch-side circuits to demanding mountain ascents, including all 21 Munros in the area. With detailed route descriptions, clear 1:50,000 OS mapping and downloadable GPX files, it provides the practical information and planning support needed for walkers of all abilities to explore with confidence.

• Routes range from 3 to 26km (2–16 miles), including all 21 Munro summits in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs region for those looking to bag Scotland's mountains
• Clear 1:50,000 OS maps and downloadable GPX files accompany each route, making navigation straightforward across varied terrain from loch-side trails to high ridges
• Practical information on public transport, access and parking is provided for each walk, with easy connections from Edinburgh and Glasgow, enabling flexible planning without a car
• Highlights of the routes include classic ascents such as Ben Lomond, Ben Lui, The Cobbler and the hills of the Arrochar Alps, as well as peaceful loch-shore rambles and scenic woodland paths
• Background on Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park’s history, wildlife, geology, and conservation ensures you are informed about the landscape and prepared for your walk

Walk through towering hills, past shimmering lochs and ancient oakwoods, and savour the rich natural and cultural heritage of Scotland’s first national park. Whether you seek easier loch-side strolls or high mountain summits with dramatic views, Walking Loch Lomond and the Trossachs equips you with the insight and tools to plan, explore and enjoy the remarkable walking experiences that make this region a favourite destination for hikers of all abilities.

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs – Quick Facts

Location: Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Scotland  
Number of walks: 43 graded walks  
Distance range: 3–26 km / 2–16 miles per walk  
Highest summits covered: All 21 Munros in the national park  
Terrain: Loch-side paths, woodland trails, glens, mountain ridges and Munro summits  
Difficulty: Easy low-level walks to strenuous mountain days  
Navigation: 1:50,000 OS mapping and downloadable GPX files included  
Best season: Year-round (best conditions typically spring to autumn)  
Access: Excellent public transport links from Edinburgh and Glasgow; parking details provided  
Accommodation: Wide range of hotels, B&Bs, campsites and hostels throughout the park

Author Highlight

“Instead of looming crags and exposed, rocky ridges, here the majority of hills can be accessed via a network of narrow, winding paths, which weave their way up through scattered boulders and between rocky outcrops. Hillwalking in the Highlands is never easy nor free of risk for anyone, but Loch Lomond and The Trossachs’ big, green hills make for a comparatively benign introduction.”

- Katie Featherstone, author of Walking Loch Lomond and the Trossachs

Map key 

Route summary table 

Introduction 

The national park 

History, archaeology and culture 

Geology 

Conservation, wildlife, plants and fungi 

Practicalities 

Getting there and around 

Camping and accommodation 

Shops, food and drink and other practicalities 

Walking 

When to go 

Walking conditions 

Gaining experience 

Safety and emergencies in the mountains 

Adders, ticks, midges and other biters 

Weather and snow 

Maps and navigation 

Using this guide 

THE EAST 

Part 1 The Trossachs 

Walk 1 Ben Venue  

Walk 2 Ben A’an  

Walk 3 Menteith Hills  

Walk 4 Doon Hill and Fairy Knowe  

Walk 5 Ben Ledi and Benvane  

Walk 6 Beinn a’Choin  

Part 2 Callander and Stathyre 

Walk 7 North Callander Circular  

Walk 8 Three Calander Bridges 

Walk 9 Beinn Each  

Walk 10 An Sìdhean 

Part 3 Lochearnhead and Inverlochlarig 

Walk 11 Stob a’Choin 

Walk 12 Beinn Tulaichean and Cruach Ardrain 

Walk 13 Stob Binnein and Ben More from the south 

Walk 14 From Lochearnhead around Edinchip 

Walk 15 Kendrum and Ogle Circle 

Walk 16 Meall an t-Seallaidh and Creag Mac Rànaich 

Walk 17 Ben Vorlich and Stùc a' Chroin 

THE NORTH 

Part 4 Killin and the far north-east 

Walk 18 Killin and Loch Tay 

Walk 19 Meall Glas and Sgiath Chùil (from Glen Lochay) 

Part 5 Tyndrum 

Walk 20 Glen Cononish 

Walk 21 Beinn Odhar 

Walk 22 Ben Lui via Dubhchraig and Oss 

Walk 23 Ben Lui via Chuirn and Dubh 

Walk 24 Beinn Challuim and Two Corbetts 

Part 6 Crianlarich to Inverarnan 

Walk 25 An Caisteal and Beinn a’ Chroin Horseshoe 

Walk 26 Beinn Chabhair 

LOCH LOMOND 

Part 7 Loch Lomond East 

Walk 27 Ben Lomond 

Walk 28 Ardess Hidden History Trail 

Walk 29 Conic Hill 

Walk 30 Inchcailloch and Balmaha 

Part 8 Luss 

Walk 31 Luss Hills: Beinn Dubh, Doune Hill and Beinn Eich 

THE WEST 

Part 9 Arrochar Alps 

Walk 32 Ben Vorlich and the Little Hills from Ardlui 

Walk 33 The Cobbler 

Walk 34 Straightforward Beinn Narnain and/or Beinn Ìme 

Walk 35 Arrochar to Ben Vane and Beinn Ìme 

Walk 36 Beinn Narnain and The Cobbler with optional extension to Beinn Ìme 

Walk 37 A’ Chrois, Beinn Narnain and The Cobbler  

Part 10 Glen Croe to Loch Goil 

Walk 38 The Brack and Ben Donich 

Walk 39 Argyll’s Bowling Green 

Walk 40 Beinn an Lochain 

Part 11 Cowal 

Walk 41 Loch Eck and Beinn Mhòr 

Walk 42 Puck’s Glen 

Walk 43 Kilmun to Strone Hill 

Appendix A Munros and Corbetts by route number 

Appendix B Access information 

Appendix C Gaelic in the landscape 

Appendix D The long routes 

Appendix E Further reading 

Seasons

Covering the whole year, mountain routes are more accessible between April and October, but smaller hills and lower-level lochshore, valley or woodland walks are rewarding year-round.

Centres

From the banks of Loch Lomond, including Balmaha, Rowardennan and Luss, as well as Callander, Aberfoyle, Arrochar, Tyndrum and Lochearnhead.

Difficulty

Mountain, hill and valley walks aimed to suit a range of abilities, with a selection of well-loved classic routes, tougher unpathed explorations and easier low-level walks. The level of difficulty is explained in each route’s introduction.

Must See

21 Munros including Ben Lomond, Ben Lui, Ben Vorlich and those within the Arrochar Alps, along with the equally deserving Corbetts and lower summits like The Cobbler, Ben Venue or Conic Hill. Spectacular views of Loch Lomond, Loch Katrine, Loch Earn and numerous other lochs.

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