Loch Lomond is the largest body of freshwater in the United Kingdom and lies along the Highland Boundry Fault line, making it the ´Gateway to the Highlands´. The Loch provides ample opportunites for recreation, with boating and bird and wildlife watching possible on the water, and hill walking, and historic sites present on the shores. Balloch Castle Country Park creates a pleasant area for a stroll, and one can easily visit from the town of Balloch.
There are numerous marked trails around the Loch, ranging from day walks to a few days hike. Also traversing the Park is part of the John Muir Way. The area has connections from Glasgow, with both bus and train services linking the area. The park exists on a large scale and one can choose to visit from any one of the towns or villages located within its borders.
The Cairngorms is an exceptionally large national park located to the east of Inverness, and easily accessible by bus. Perhaps best know for the large number of Munroes located within the park, it provides exceptional hiking opportunites throughout the year, in addition to skiing during the winter months. It also contains the second highest peak in the United Kingdom, Ben Macdui, and a number of well marked trails, including the Lairig Ghru Trail. An additional feature of the park is Rothiemurcus, a smalll town and natural forest area that is one of the largest in Britain.
With many small towns spread throughout the park, it is easy to tailor a visit to the activities of interest. With both organised adventures and open access land, there are a multitude of activites suitbale for any experience level. The park, particularly the publicized areas such as Cairngorm, is well visited, and can be reached by car or utilizing the public bus that runs throughout the park.
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