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The town
has in recent years been transformed by the Lomond Shores centre and
various improvements to the town. There are many activities to
choose from, mountain biking, canoeing, power boat trips, walking
not to mention the frequent organised events which take place here
throughout the summer months and at other times. Although the Loch
Lomond and Trossachs National Park is generally un-crowded, that is
not always the case for the Lomond Shores centre, however if you are
entering the park from the south then you will find a trip to Lomond
Shores and this area rewarding, especially for
families.
The
Maid of the loch, a paddle steamer is now permanently berthed at the
loch-side, it is hoped that she will resume here trips along the
loch after restoration, as she was for a long time left to rot until
recent years. Being a paddle steamer her current predicament does
not stop enthusiasts from visiting her berth to get a better look
and take photographs.
Although
at present you may not be able to take a trip up the loch in a
paddle steamer there are plenty of boat trips that can be taken from
here. It should be remembered that Loch Lomond has Britain's
largest freshwater surface area (71km sq.) and so there is a lot of
loch to see. Where better to appreciate the bonny banks than from a
cruise boat.
Balloch Lomond Shores visitor
centre, introducing the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park,
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