Loch Lomand Lake View

Hike with us - Loch Lomond

Head out on an 8.5km journey, ascending 302m, through the picturesque landscapes surrounding Loch Lomond.

This hike along a section of the Three Lochs Way offers breath-taking vistas of Loch Lomond, Ben Lomond, and the surrounding hills. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a nature enthusiast, this trail is a excellent hike experience. So lace up your boots and get ready to explore the beauty of Bromley Muir Trig from Lomond Shores.

Bromley Muir Trig From Lomond Shores

8.5km/302m ascent/3hrs

A lovely walk on a short section of the Three Lochs Way with stunning views of Loch Lomond, Ben Lomond and most of the surrounding hills.

The route is best started from the waterfront or the door of the Hawkshead Store. Ben Lomond can be seen along the Loch.

Loch Lomand Shore View
Loch Lomand Hike - Map

The route then takes the straight path along the right-hand side of the car park towards the Old Luss Road from the front of Lomond Shores. The path passes the birds of prey centre and continues under trees till you meet the old Luss Road at a T.

Loch Lomand Hike - Sign Post
Signs for the Three Lochs Way.
Loch Lomand Hike - Road Side

Turn left at the T and head along the Old Luss Road.

Loch Lomand Hike - Power Pylon

On the right-hand side of the road a short distance along you’ll see an old phone poll above a gate to a path towards the old Woodbank House.

Loch Lomand Hike - Trees & Old Building

The old building sits amongst some seriously cool trees. The building is a ruin so would not recommend going inside.

Loch Lomand Hike - Old Building & Flowers

But lovely for a walk around.

Loch Lomand Hike - Big Tree
Loch Lomand Hike - Liam

Walk along the front of the hotel until it wraps around take a left along a trail through the field before it joins back on to the Three Lochs Way path beyond the fence. Keep an eye out for Red Squirrels here as they are normally jumping across the trees above you.

Loch Lomand Hike - Old Farm

Head up the hill past the old farm and cross the footbridge over the A82

Loch Lomand Hike - Muddy Footpath
Loch Lomand Hike - Bridge Crossing
Loch Lomand Hike - Obscure Path

Cross the road onto the trail, Follow the path through the bluebells.

Loch Lomand Hike - Winding Path

The path then intersects the road again. Follow the road on the right up the hill until you reach a gate.

Loch Lomand Hike - Sign Post with Walking Sticks

Go through the gate and onto a rocky path.

Loch Lomand Hike - Rocky Path Leading to Tree

There are normally sheep and lambs in this field. Follow the path up hill. The view on the right looking north up Loch Lomond is stunning and gets better the further up you go.

Loch Lomand Hike - Hill Top Boulder Stop - Scenic View

Follow the path till another gate. To the right of the gate there’s a boulder that makes a fantastic stop to take in the view.

The path now shoots off left just before the gate and heads up the Muir, slightly boggy to begin with but improves when it starts going up.

Follow this path up till the trig point of Bromley Moir. Fantastic panoramic views at the trip point.

Follow the same route back down to Loch Lomond Shores.

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Publish Date: 16/05/2024