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Scotland offers some spectacular drives, particularly this time of year. Here are three routes to take your breath away...
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Route 1: Glasgow to Glencoe Distance: 92 miles Driving time: 2 hrs 10 mins Recommended travel time: 1 Day Known for: This slow transition from metropolitan to rural Scotland makes this one of the most scenic road trips. Glencoe’s spectacular scenery means it has been used in various films and TV shows, including: Mary Queen of Scots, Harry Potter and Prisoner of Azkaban, and Skyfall.
offers plenty of viewing points where you can park up and appreciate the sights. At the southern tip of Loch Lomond, you’ll find Balloch Castle and Country Park, a hugely popular tourist attraction and a perfect stop for the first leg of your journey. Although the castle is closed to the public, the 200-acre country park is a great place to stretch your legs, have a picnic and admire the views. There are a few places to park up if you want to admire the Loch in all its glory, with several places in Luss to stop for coffee, too. If it’s just a scenic spot you’re looking for, you could park up at the popular Firkin Point, a stunning stop-off with panoramic views of the Loch just
The route The start of your journey will begin in the bustling city of Glasgow, which is a good place to fuel up before your journey gets underway. Your drive will then take you out of Glasgow, over the Erskine Bridge and onto the A82 towards Loch Lomond. The A82 is the main road along the western side of the legendary Loch, and 50 MOTOR CARAVANNER December 2021
Loch Lomond
Falls of Falloch
over 15 miles along the A82. You’ll find another great viewpoint at the Inveruglas Pyramid, an innovative structure built in 2015 as part of Scotland’s Scenic Routes project. The Pyramid is made up of 31 steps which, from the top, offer pictureperfect views of the Loch. >>
