The mental health benefits of being out in the countryside are well realised and documented. It might not seem like an obvious thing to you in your day-to-day life, but there is a lot to be said for leaving that city environment behind and enjoying the fresh air and open spaces of the country. Some of the numerous benefits of reconnecting with nature relate to improving our mental and physical health. After the difficulties of living through the lockdown brought about by Covid-19, we could all be doing with taking an opportunity to relax and re-evaluate.
Paradise Along The Road
Scotland has a global reputation as being one of the most beautiful countries in the world. People have travelled internationally to Scotland for decades to take in the sweeping moors, towering glens and windswept coastlines. Part of Scotland’s appeal is that the beautiful scenery is so accessible, and one of the best places to explore this scenery is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.
The Appeal of Loch Lomond
The is a reason why the name Loch Lomond is known the world over. Thanks to the eponymous song, Loch Lomond has almost become shorthand for Scottish rural beauty. Its enduring popularity as a holiday destination is helped by its proximity to Glasgow. Visitors can reach Loch Lomond by rail and road from the city centre in well under an hour. Once you get to the breathtaking scenes of places like Balloch or the shores of Balmaha, you’ll struggle to believe that the most populous city in Scotland is just a few miles away.
Hillwalking for Views
There is no shortage of places to take in the scenery of the Trossachs National Park during your visit. Thanks to the various hills that punctuate the skyline, you have your choice of vantage points to survey the glorious landscape. Ben Lomond is the highest peak in the area and one of the most popular Munros in Scotland. You can also get stunning views from great hill walks that will take you up Conic Hill, Ben A’an, and Gouk Hill.
Making the Place Home
While Loch Lomond lends itself well to day trips and short excursions, you would be doing the region a disservice by only spending a short time here. To truly absorb yourself in the spirit of the area, you need to experience the landscape at dusk. For those who want this experience this is in style, book a stay at the Cameron House Hotel for an experience like no other. It makes the perfect venue to use as your base while you experience all that’s on offer in the surrounding region.
We hope that today’s article has gone some way to show you how an amazing and vibrant holiday is waiting for you at Loch Lomond. We have barely scratched the surface with what we have discussed above. Like all magical places, there is something that you can’t put into words about this part of Scotland. You have to go and experience it for yourself. There is something different for everyone to discover here.
