Loch Lomond & the Trossachs by Motorhome

The closest Highlands to Wales — 4 days

The closest slice of the Highlands to South Wales — Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, all lochs, forests and wee mountains, less than an hour from Glasgow. A great first taste of Scotland by motorhome without the huge drive north. Scotland is part of the UK, so no European cover is needed.

Day 1: Loch Lomond's bonnie banks

Base up on the west shore of Loch Lomond. Luss is the picture-postcard village; Balmaha and the Conic Hill walk give big loch views.

Don't miss: Loch Lomond

Britain's largest lake by surface area — 22 miles of island-dotted water where the Lowlands meet the Highlands. Climb Conic Hill at Balmaha for the classic view.

Where to stay

Balmaha Lodges — Balmaha, Loch Lomond
Drymen Camping — Drymen, Loch Lomond
Duncan Family Farms — Drymen, Loch Lomond

Day 2: The Trossachs

Aberfoyle, a sail on Loch Katrine aboard the steamship Sir Walter Scott, and the scenic Duke's Pass through the heart of the national park.

Don't miss: Loch Katrine & the Trossachs

The loveliest loch in the Trossachs — sail its length aboard the century-old steamship Sir Walter Scott, then drive the scenic Duke's Pass through the forest.

Where to stay

Cobleland Campsite — Aberfoyle, The Trossachs
Loch Katrine Eco Lodges — Loch Katrine, The Trossachs
Trossachs Holiday Park — Aberfoyle, The Trossachs

Day 3: Stirling & Callander

Historic Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument, then Callander, the gateway back to the hills.

Don't miss: Stirling Castle

One of Scotland's grandest castles, perched on a volcanic crag above the town, with the Wallace Monument nearby and Callander — gateway to the hills — just up the road.