Loch Sport tourist attractions

Lake Loch Lomond with its scintillating natural beauty, and the wilderness of the wooded shorelines and the alpine green forests is one of the major international . This lake is the largest freshwater body in the entire United Kingdom, and the magnificent forests of the shoreline makes it not only just a scenically beautiful spot, but also a paradise for camping, hiking, kayaking, and fishing, etc.

The lake is located in the Southern edge of the Central Scottish highlands and is the largest freshwater lake in UK, being 37 km. in length and the width ranging from 1.6 to more than 8 kms. in places having an average depth of 37 meters and a maximum depth of 192 mts. Near the Southern outlet of the lake there are numerous islands covered with lush green forestry and the Northern end is the majestic Ben Lomond mountain peak, which is 3192 mts. in height. To the Northern and Eastern edge of the Loch is the Trossachs National Park, a spectacular area of scenically beautiful forests and picturesque lochs.

The Loch Lomond Lake is also internationally famous for its association with the legendary outlaw Rob Roy made so famous in Sir Walter Scott’s writings.

Not only that, the Lake is also famous world over for the mysterious prehistoric Sea monster Nessie, which is said to have been seen by innumerable tourists on several, occasions surfacing on the lake.

Apart from the scenic beauties and historical significance, the Lake is also famous for boating and water-sporting activities like kayaking, water skiing, canoeing, jet skiing, speed boating– and the surrounding woodlands are ideal for camping, hiking, fishing and as a spectacular picnic spot.

Tourists can also enjoy the magnificent scenic wilderness of the Trossach’s National Park to the Northeastern part of the Lake shoreline. A hiking trail up the Ben Lomond Mountain is another major attraction for visitors. The long and narrow scintillatingly beautiful mountain lake- Loch Katrine in the beautiful surrounding countryside in Trossachs National park is a must visit for any tourist visiting the Loch Lomond.