RSPB Loch Lomond

RSPB Loch Lomond

RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond is a special place for nature. The array of wildlife, habitats and breath-taking landscape make it a great place to visit, at any time of year. 

The Seasons

Each season brings its own nature spectacle and the opportunity to experience something new. In spring, the air is filled with birdsong and the woodland floor with sweet scented bluebells. In summer ospreys soar high above the loch in search of fish and butterflies and bees make the most of the abundance of flowers in the meadows.  Autumn brings large movements of migrating birds and the dramatic colours of the surrounding landscape will take your breath away. In winter, skeins of wintering geese fill the sky as they move between their roosting areas and feeding grounds.

Visitor Information

The trails and carpark are open at all times. The Airey Woodland Trail and Viewpoint Trail have seats and picnic benches along the route. 

Aber Shore

The Shore Wood Path is open at all times. This is accessible via the Aber Right of Way, which starts from the Kilmaronock Millennium Hall in Gartocharn G83 8NF. From the hall follow the signs for the Aber Right of Way for 20 minutes and then you will reach the Shore Wood path at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond. 

Activities & events

Events and activities are ongoing throughout the year.  For the most up-to date information visit the website.

Families 

RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond is the ideal place for a day out. Explore the woodlands, hunt for mini-beasts, enjoy a picnic or build a den! 

The Airey Woodland trail and Viewpoint trail are pushchair friendly and there are baby change facilities at the Nature Hub.

Charges

Entry to the trails is free, but there are charges for equipment hire, activities and events. 

Accessibility

There is one accessible parking space and level access from the main entrance to both the Viewpoint Trail and Airey Woodland Trail. Both are surfaced with hardcore, with a whin dust finish. Viewpoint Trail is a 200m flat path leading out to stunning views of Ben Lomond and Conic Hill. Airey Woodland Trail is 950 metres and has some steep slopes along the way. There is a handrail on the steepest section of the path on the way down to the pond. The most level route to take is to turn left at the path junction and make your way to the pond - returning the same way. There are seats along the route, and picnic benches with wheelchair spaces available adjacent to the pond.

Parking

Parking for Shore Wood Path is at the Millennium Hall in Gartocharn followed by a walk through muddy fields (20 mins walking) with uneven ground to the entrance of the site.

The path is mostly level, with some narrow sections. There are pedestrian gates along the way with extended handles and seats at the end of the path overlooking the loch.