Loch Katrine

A classic loch cruise on a historic steamship

Take to the water on the historic steamship Sir Walter Scott, which has been sailing these waters for over a century, or enjoy one of the other cruise boats here . Book a return journey if you fancy a relaxing day on the water, or go one way and walk or cycle back along the shoreline. Tickets can be booked at time of departure or online at Loch Katrine Cruises.

The classic 'bike and boat' day out

Cycling one way along the loch and sailing back the other has been a popular family day out for many years. The gently undulating shore line offers a straightforward 13 mile journey between the two ends of the loch. If you don't have your own bike, you can hire one from Katrine Wheelz at the Trossachs Pier. There's plenty of choice, including electric bikes and tandems!

The Great Trossachs Forest

In 2007 Forestry and Land Scotland, RSPB and The Woodland Trust came together on a landscape scale project that covers 16,500 hectares in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.

The Great Trossachs Forest achievements were recognised in 2015 with the award of National Nature Reserve (NNR) status.

This 200 year partnership project will restore, protect and enhance a diverse range of habitats for the benefit of wildlife and people

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Say hello to Loch Katrine's hairy cows

Look out for Highland cattle as you explore Loch Katrine. They play a very important part in enhancing the forest environment around the loch. The cattle graze on the move, trampling the undergrowth, which helps birds and butterflies move about and feed. Their manure is a natural fertiliser for the soil. It also attracts insects, which are a food source for many birds and mammals such as shrews, hedgehogs, foxes and bats.