Loch Lomond National Park

Location North of Prestwick 45 miles 80 mins drive Train from Prestwick to Glasgow to Balloch

Natural Attractions Loch Lomond

Natural attractions Ben Lomond

Visitor Activities Low level walking Cycling Sailing Hill walking Canyoning Abseiling Power Kiting Clay Pigeon Shooting Fishing Pony Trekking Rock Climbing Wakeboarding Windsurfing

Canyoning

Man-made attractions Loch Lomond Shores

Drumkinnon Tower- visitor centre

Attractions "Loch Lomond Shores has established itself as a successful visitor destination, attracting over 1 million visitors each year. The new Loch Lomond Aquarium is intended to become a focal attraction that will encourage domestic and overseas visitors to the area, helping to create wealth and prosperity for our local area and the wider metropolitan and national economies.

Shopping Upmarket shops – JENNERS Shoe shops Outdoor clothing Gifts

Maid of the Loch - trips

Sea Plane: Why not book one of our lunch excursions Sea Plane: Why not book one of our lunch excursions? We now offer lunch excursions to some of Scotland's best loch-side restaurants. Reserve a seat on one of our midweek departures from £155 per person.

Man made attractions Loch Lomond Golf Course

Accommodation- self catering One of several privately owned lodges, by the waters of Loch Lomond, this comfortable lodge is available for letting all year. For cosy breaks and wonderful walks on clear crisp winter days to the long summer days out on the water, Loch Lomond Lodge has all you need.

Hotels Rowardennan Hotel - has breathtaking views of Ben Lomond, Loch Lomond and the mountains to the North. Located on the famous West Highland Way Located virtually at the base of Ben Lomond the Rowardennan is the ideal place to meet fellow travellers and share tales of adventures over a malt whisky.

Ardlui Holiday Park

Employment opportunities / Jobs Benefits of Tourism Employment opportunities / Jobs Park rangers Visitor attractions staff Guides/instructors for outdoor activities Hotels Restaurants Marketing/advertising/promotions

Benefits- social and economic Local people have more money to spend Local services/shops benefit Less young people leaving the area as there are more job opportunities locally More visitors to the area bring more social opportunities for local people to mix with others – broadening their outlook

Problems caused by tourism Pollution from jet ski and speed boats

Problems caused by tourism Litter from “wild camping”

Problems caused by Tourism Traffic Congestion Narrow roads Congestion Fumes- pollution Delays Accidents

Problems caused by tourism Path erosion Too many walkers on steep land Path becomes muddy People walk to the side Path becomes wider Soil and plants removed by rain Ugly scar on landscape Grazing land destroyed

Solutions to problems Litter and wild camping damage 1. BBC Class clips 13312 2. BBC Class clips 13313 Litter and wild camping damage Education- notices and leaflets Wardens and police patrolling areas Fines Local volunteers

Solutions- Path Erosion Stone pitched paths Guided walks Reseeding the land Fencing off the worst areas Notices (keep to the path) Board walks across wet areas

Solutions - pollution Zoning of the Loch – power boats restricted to certain areas Strict speed limits (5mph and 11mph zones) Wardens patrolling the Loch Heavy fines for petrol spills

Solutions- traffic Congestion Double yellow lines – keeps narrow roads clear More purpose built car parks Park and ride schemes More use of public transport eg waterbus