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A fantastic cycle ride along the north shore of Loch Katrine

We’re sometimes asked “where is the best off-road cycling in Scotland?” and in particular “what is the best off-road cycle area near Loch Lomond?” Aberfoyle in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is possibly the answer to both of these questions.

In this wonderful spring weather, we decided to go for a bit of a hill walk.  And where better than the very popular Ben A’an at the eastern end of Loch Katrine?

The distant Campsie Hills viewed from Shandon Farm next to Appletree Cottage On the second of January we took a wonderful walk along the...

Some time ago, we took a trip up to Lochearnhead and cycled along the former Callander and Oban Line railway up Glen Ogle and over to...

Last week's Sunday newspaper rated The Whangie as the "Walk of the Week". It is a great walk with fantastic views and is very easy to...

A trip to the Earlsburn reservoirs, nestling deep in the Campsie Hills between Fintry and Denny is a good easy walk. From the main...

After several days of heavy rain over the days leading up to Christmas, and Christmas Day itself, it was great to get out into the open...

Walk from Glen Fruin to Helensburgh Hill House A great easy walk with beautiful panoramic views is not what we were expecting on this day...

Duncryne Hill (aka "the Dumpling") Gartocharn, Loch Lomond Winter wonders on the doorstep of Appletree Last weekend (2 Feb 19) after a...

Loch Katrine and Stronachlachar Its a beautiful sunny day at Appletree Cottage and we decide to go for a drive It takes us about fifteen...

Its another lovely day at Appletree Cottage! Today we travel thirty minutes in the car to Port of Monteith and take a small ferry...

It is another beautiful day at Appletree Cottage! Today we fancy a walk. Something moderate and within easy reach. We see the Luss hills...

In March we took the train from Helensburgh Upper to Oban for a day out. from Appletree Cottage (see previous blog) When we arrived at...

Helensburgh Upper to Oban day return by train Another beautiful day at Appletree Self Catering Holiday Cottage, Loch Lomond! Today we...

A recent cold snap has seen temperatures of minus seven degrees centigrade. Clear skies and sunshine have brought a touch of magic to our...

Another lovely day at Appletree Cottage, Luxury self-catering lodge! ​ Today we decided to nip down the road and explore the Loch Lomond...

Sallochy Bay Another fine day at Appletree Cottage and today we explore the peninsula immediately north of Sallochy Bay on the east side...

On a lovely clear day we drove north towards Aberfoyle from Appletree Cottage. Following the following the A809 heading north from...

Last Sunday (4 Dec 16) the waters of Loch Lomond were still when this photograph was taken from Loch Lomond Shores in Balloch. The Maid...