Located east of Ben Lomond in the district of Stirling, Trossachs is undoubtedly an amazing holiday destination with valleys, lakes and hills. If you are looking for a relaxing and adventurous outing, this town is among your best options. Experience the beautiful lakes with boat rides and go on outdoor adventures. Explore the valleys, hills, mountains and trails. Trossachs has a lot to offer with some top tourist destinations in and around it.
Places to visit in and around the Trossachs, Stirling
Three Lochs Forest Drive - Apart from the mesmerizing Trossachs scenery, you can also witness some wildlife and freshwater at the Three Lochs Forest Drive. Situated 3.3 miles away from the Trossachs, Stirling, you can go on a drive through the forest! Along the 7 miles long forest drive, you will come across Lochan Reòidhte, Loch Drunkie and Loch Achray. Explore the short and easy trails - Little Drunkie Trail, Lochan Reòidhte Trail, Loch Achray Trail, Loch Drunkie Trail and Pine Ridge Trail.
You will find plenty of toilets and parking spaces on the way. There are nice picnic spots beside Loch Drunkie too. You can also enjoy fishing and camping here. The Three Lochs Forest Drive opens all 7 days a week.
Loch Katrine- Situated in the Trossachs area of the Scottish highlands, this freshwater lake is a major tourist attraction. Loch Katrine is 8.1 miles long and 0.64 miles wide and has a few small islands too. You can experience the ultimate sailing adventure on Loch Katrine’s cruises. There are walkways around Loch Katrine which lead to some of the most beautiful landscapes.
There is a lochside cycling route and cycle hiring facilities available at Katrine Wheelz. Fly fishing and Boat fishing for several species of fishes is allowed on the loch during spring and autumn. The Loch Katrine Visitor Centre is just 0.9 miles away from Trossachs, Stirling.
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park- This national park in Scotland is the fourth largest park on the British Isle, covering a vast area around 720 sq.mi. It is situated near Loch Lomond, the largest lake in Great Britain by surface area (27.5 sq mi). The Trossachs lie to the east of Loch Lomond and comprise wooded hills, glens and lochs. The National Park houses over 200 bird species and 25% of all the plant species.
You can enjoy the wonderful scenery, walking, climbing, hillwalking, camping, canoeing, swimming, boating, wakeboarding, water skiing, wake surfing and many more adventures here. Trossachs is roughly 9 miles from the National Park.
How to reach Trossachs, Stirling?
The nearest airport to reach Trossachs, Stirling is Edinburgh (EDI) Airport. Several ScotRail services are available to reach Trossachs. You can get frequent trains from nearby stations to Arrochar & Tarbet railway station and Ardlui railway station. The closest bus station to Trossachs is Queens Crescent. You can also hire a taxi or cab to reach the town.
Best Accommodation in Trossachs, Stirling
OYO hotels in Trossachs Stirling are equipped with all essential amenities such as free wifi, television, intercom services, toiletries, first aid, daily housekeeping, AC and electric kettles. With spacious rooms and hygienic ensuite bathrooms, OYO hotels are an ideal choice to have a comfortable stay. Some other facilities like parking, pet-friendliness, bars and in-house restaurants are also available at select OYO hotels.