How long is the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Loop from Stirling route?

This route takes 7 days taking in 6 stops.

Where does this route start and end?

The route runs from Stirling to Stirling in Central Scotland & Argyll, Scotland.

When is the best time to travel this route?

The best time to travel this route is May to September.

How active is this route?

Activity level: Easy-going. Easy-going and accessible for most fitness levels.

What transport do I need for this route?

This route works best with a car.

What budget do I need for this route?

Mid-range spending — expect comfortable accommodation and a mix of dining options.

What type of accommodation suits this route?

Mixed accommodation works well along this route.

What is the pace of this trip?

Relaxed — plenty of time to linger at each stop.

What type of trip is this?

This route is well-suited to: Scenic, Nature, Culture, Classic road trip, Adventure.

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Loop from Stirling

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The route · 6 stops

3 overnight bases · 3 stops on the way

Stirling

2 nights

Scotland's historic crossroads on a volcanic crag. Two nights gives time for the Castle's Royal Palace with its 16th-century unicorn tapestries, the Wallace Monument's panoramic tower, and the Bannockburn battlefield. The compact Old Town is easy to walk and has independent restaurants and cafes.Scotland's historic crossroads on a volcanic crag. Two nights gives time for the Castle's Royal Palace with its 16th-century unicorn tapestries, the Wallace Monument's panoramic tower, and the Bannockburn battlefield. The compact Old Town is easy to walk and has independent restaurants and cafes.

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On to Callander

Callander

2 nights

The Trossachs' eastern gateway, set at the national park's edge in classic Rob Roy country. Two nights allows a sail on Loch Katrine aboard the 1899 Victorian steamship, a walk to Bracklinn Falls gorge, and the Duke's Pass scenic drive over Aberfoyle and through the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park.The Trossachs' eastern gateway, set at the national park's edge in classic Rob Roy country. Two nights allows a sail on Loch Katrine aboard the 1899 Victorian steamship, a walk to Bracklinn Falls gorge, and the Duke's Pass scenic drive over Aberfoyle and through the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park.

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On the way

Killin
Quick stop
Worth a stop on the drive: Small Highland village at the western end of Loch Tay, where the Falls of Dochart tumble through the centre. The Clan MacNab burial island in the river is free to visit; Ben Lawers NNR above the loch gives fit walkers access to one of Scotland's highest Munros with views over the whole glen.Worth a stop on the drive: Small Highland village at the western end of Loch Tay, where the Falls of Dochart tumble through the centre. The Clan MacNab burial island in the river is free to visit; Ben Lawers NNR above the loch gives fit walkers access to one of Scotland's highest Munros with views over the whole glen.
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On to Inveraray

Inveraray

2 nights

Georgian planned town on Loch Fyne, built from scratch by the 3rd Duke of Argyll in 1745. Two nights lets you explore Inveraray Castle's extraordinary armoury hall, the award-winning Inveraray Jail, and the Dun na Cuaiche hillwalk with panoramic views across the entire sea loch.Georgian planned town on Loch Fyne, built from scratch by the 3rd Duke of Argyll in 1745. Two nights lets you explore Inveraray Castle's extraordinary armoury hall, the award-winning Inveraray Jail, and the Dun na Cuaiche hillwalk with panoramic views across the entire sea loch.

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On the way

Luss
Quick stop
Worth a stop on the drive: The most photographed village on Loch Lomond's western shore, with flower-draped stone cottages and direct loch access from the pier. Catch a waterbus to the islands, swim from the shingle beach, or walk the Glen Luss Heritage Trail before the final drive back to Stirling.Worth a stop on the drive: The most photographed village on Loch Lomond's western shore, with flower-draped stone cottages and direct loch access from the pier. Catch a waterbus to the islands, swim from the shingle beach, or walk the Glen Luss Heritage Trail before the final drive back to Stirling.
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Stirling
Quick stop
The loop closes back in Stirling, 50 minutes from Luss via the A82 and A811. Connections to Edinburgh (45 minutes) and Glasgow (30 minutes) make it a practical departure point for onward travel.The loop closes back in Stirling, 50 minutes from Luss via the A82 and A811. Connections to Edinburgh (45 minutes) and Glasgow (30 minutes) make it a practical departure point for onward travel.
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Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Loop from Stirling