Best 10 Views From The Water
View of Ben Lomond from a speedboat
Some of the best views in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs are from the water. Here are our Top 10 favourite with details about how you can see them for yourself.
10) Inchcailloch Ferry
The short on-demand ferry from Balmaha to Inchcailloch Island is part of the magical experience of a visit to this beautiful island. From the wooden boat, you get excellent views of pretty Balmaha Bay. Read more about a trip to Inchcialloch Island at the link below.
Balmaha Bay, Loch Lomond
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9) Inchmurrin Island
The approach to Inchmurrin Island is also very scenic. There is a restaurant, bar and accommodation on Loch Lomond’s largest island, with a bookable ferry to get you there, departing from Arden Roundabout (off the A82) prices for the 2022 season are £8 per head for return trip, half price for children. Alternatively, take a speed boat tour from Portnellan Farm to visit this and other Loch Lomond islands. See the link below for a guide to a speed boat adventure on Loch Lomond.
Inchmurrin Island, Loch Lomond
8) Ardlui
An on-demand ferry links Ardlui Hotel (pictured above) with the route of the West Highland Way on the opposite side of Loch Lomond. On the Ardlui side, you’ll need to register your interest in one of the scheduled crossings at the hotel. On the opposite side, you’ll need to raise a buoy marker to show that you’d like a ferry to pick you up. Either way will ensure that the next scheduled ferry run takes place.
On the water, you’ll get some good views of the north end of Loch Lomond and maybe even see some wakeboarding during the short crossing. Read more about the West Highland Way route where the ferry departs from at the link below
Ardlui Hotel, Loch Lomond
7) Inveruglas
Another stand out location at the northern end of Loch Lomond is Inveruglas Pyramid - An Ceann Mòr. On dry land, you can climb on the pyramid's steps for a good view down Loch Lomond. It's good from the water too. See it from a Portnellan Speed Boat tour or one of the Cruise Loch Lomond cruises. Read more about Inveruglas at the link below.
Inveruglas Pyramid - An Ceann Mòr
6. Ben Lomond (From Maid of the Loch)
Here’s an interesting one, the view from a boat, albeit a static one this time. The view of Ben Lomond was taken from the iconic Maid of the Loch paddle steamer at Loch Lomond Shores in Balloch when she was in the water. In 2021 she was taken out of the water for major repairs as part of the restoration process. Read more about the Maid of the Loch at our guide linked below and if you get a chance to take one of her hard hat tours then you will get a similar view!
Ben Lomond from The Maid of the Loch, Balloch
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5) The Narrows
‘The Narrows’ is the stretch of Loch Lomond that separates the islands of Inchconnachan and Inchtavannach. There is a speed limit through this passage. It is within reasonable proximity of Aldochlay on the west side of Loch Lomond, making it ideal for kayaking or canoeing. You could also take a trip on a Portnellan Speed Boat Tour. Cruise Loch Lomond and Sweeney’s Cruises Luss to Balmaha water bus services go through this stretch.
Inchtavannach Island, Loch Lomond
4) Aldochlay
As mentioned, Aldochlay is reasonably close to some of the Loch Lomond islands. The tiny hamlet, with pretty cottages, is best viewed from the water. Maybe on a cruise or a kayak experience.
Arden, Loch Lomond
3) Conic Hill
Conic Hill, close to Balmaha, boasts some incredible views across Loch Lomond, which you can see at our Conic Hill Guide linked below. Here is a picture of the hill from the water, taken on the excellent Cruise Loch Lomond Island Cruise, which operates daily from Balmaha each spring and summer.
Conic Hill, Loch Lomond
2) Brenachoile Point
For this one, we move from Loch Lomond to Loch Katrine in The Trossachs. Brenachoile Point is a popular walk or cycle from Trossachs Pier. An ideal picnic spot with excellent views, which has enjoyed increased popularity after being featured in an episode of the TV series Outlander. Here is Brenachoile Point photographed from a cruise on Loch Katrine.
Loch Katrine’s cruises sail either past or close to this spot, where sometimes you can get lucky and spot an Osprey fishing or flying nearby. Read more about Brenachoile Point at the link below.
Brenachoile Point, Loch Katrine
1) Rossdhu House
Unless you’re a member of the prestigious Loch Lomond Golf Club, the only way that you’ll get to see the impressive Rossdhu House is by the water. The clubhouse pictured below is the former clan seat of Clan Colquhoun.
As with some of the other entries, it’s your choice of a speedboat tour, kayak adventure or one of the Cruise Loch Lomond or Sweeney Cruises water-bus or cruise services. Click the button below for more information about getting onto the water in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs.
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This guide and accompanying photographs are by Paul Saunders for See Loch Lomond. Visit Paul’s Marketing and Photography websites for details of his services in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs and beyond. If you found the guide useful please let us know in the comments section below.
