Native Places

Native Aparthotels & Apartments In London

loch lomond

Best walks near Glasgow

Ayrshire Coast (45 minute drive)

With quaint country towns, an ancient castle, museums, stately homes and sandy shores, the Ayrshire coast has been drawing crowds since the Vikings landed there.

Less than two hours’ drive away

Ben Vorlich and Lock Earn (90 minute drive)

Close to the Highland border and offering awe-inspiring views of the Lowlands, Ben Vorlich above Loch Earn is one of the most popular climbs in Scotland.

Two to three hours away

Ben Lawers and Beinn Ghlas (2 hour drive)

One of the country’s most popular hill walks, Ben Lawers is the tenth highest Munro, bordering the beautiful Loch Tay, and you’ll cross Beinn Ghlas on the way.

Schiehallion (2 hour drive)

Rich with botanical life and archaeology, this is a walk for scientists and history buffs. The mountain made its name in 1774, when it was used to estimate the Earth’s mass, and it’s simply a beautiful place to spend the day.

Buachaille Etive Beag (2 hour drive)

If rocky ridges and loch views are your thing, this magnificent summit is a little known gem among the Munros, offering plenty of Instagrammable views of the surrounding Glencoe peaks and down to Loch Etive.

Loch Ness (3 hour drive)

Nessie, the mythical monster, may be the most famous thing about Loch Ness, but thousands of people flock here every year to enjoy the 23 miles of lakeside trails, towpaths and falls amidst the lush greenery and mountain vistas.

Plan your route from Native Glasgow.

Explore Scotland: The Best Day Trips From Glasgow

Edinburgh – 40 minute drive

Scotland’s cosmopolitan capital is most famous for its world renowned festivals, legendary Hogmanay (new year’s eve) celebrations and incredible castle. It’s also a seamless blend of old and new, melding a friendly, student town feel with its unique gravitas and impressive architecture.

St Andrews – 90 minute drive

St Andrews University may be where the love story of Will and Kate began, but there’s more to why visitors flock here every year. Beaches, botanical gardens and museums draw in the crowds, as do the famous golf courses.

Top scenery to explore from Glasgow

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs – 30 minute drive

A breath-taking national park that stretches over 720 square miles, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs include mountains, glens, forest parks and the famous lochs (lakes).

Loch Ness – 3 hour drive

It’d be a shame to take in the sights of Scotland and not drop in on dear Nessie. You can see why the mythical monster has made her home here – this huge, stunning lake is contains more fresh water than all the lakes in England and Wales put together.

Ayrshire Coast – 45 minute drive

The home of the great bard, Robert Burns, is Ayrshire and Arran, which comprises countryside towns, an ancient castle, museums, stately homes and the sandy shores once landed upon by Vikings.

So, what are you waiting for? You take the high road and I’ll take the low road… come and visit Scotland.

Book your stay at Native Glasgow today.