GLASGOW & LOCH LOMOND
Have an urban adventure in Glasgow and then head to Loch Lomond, a hotspot for outdoor activities. Here are eight reasons why your adventure break should twin Glasgow with Loch Lomond.
GLASGOW #1 Carve up the canal
Start your day with a wakeboarding session at Glasgow Wake Park. It’s pure adrenalin-fuelled fun.
#3 Two wheeling
Rent a bike and explore Glasgow with the wind in your hair. The city is ideal for cycling and is home to Next Bike, an innovative bike share scheme.
#2 Behind the brew
Take a tour of the historic Wellpark Brewery to discover more about Tennent’s, Scotland’s favourite pint.
#4 Eat, Drink and Play
For lunch, make your way to Merchant Square, a stylish hub of bars and restaurants all under one roof. For dinner book a table at Mezzidakia and enjoy mezze and cocktails. Your next stop is Drygate, Glasgow’s finest craft brewery. For live music it has to be the legendary King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut. Stay at Citizen M Glasgow, the city centre’s coolest hotel.
LOCH LOMOND #5 Take to the water
Go on a speedboat tour or try wakeboarding with Loch Lomond Leisure at Luss. Or how about a river sledging tour with In Your Element?
#6 Boat and bike
Experience
Loch Lomond’s scenery with a Cruise Loch Lomond boat trip. Hop on and off at different locations, taking your bike with you.
#7 Head for the hills
Explore the Arrochar Alps and climb The Cobbler, one of Scotland’s most iconic peaks. Have you got what it takes to ‘Thread the Needle’ and reach the true summit?
#8 Eat, drink and play
Lunch has to be at Luss
Seafood Bar.
Feast on the finest selection of Scottish seafood, including beech-smoked salmon produced by Luss Smokehouse. For dinner, head to Loch Lomond Arms Hotel. Stay at the Lodge on Loch Lomond, a beautiful hotel on the beachfront at Luss.
TRAVEL
To get to Loch Lomond jump on a Scotrail train from Glasgow Queen Street to Balloch (50 minutes) or Arrochar (one hour 15 minutes). You can hire bikes near to both stations.