Running & Fishing Opportunities around Loch Lomond & The Trossachs
/Are you a keen runner or angler? Loch Lomond & The Trossachs is a stunning area of forests, lochs, and hills. We love sharing this area with guests from near and far. Our beautiful national park offers fantastic opportunities for walking, running, cycling, and fishing; so, why not grab your running shoes or fishing rod and head to Ardoch Lodge? We would love to have you as our guests this summer.
Running around Loch Lomond & The Trossachs
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park is fantastic for running, with lots of running routes suitable for all ages. Whether you’re a beginner to the sport (like us!) or a running champion, there’s something for everyone.
There are many running routes straight from our door, including woodlands, roads, hills, rivers, and Munros. Ben Shian and Stùc a' Chroin are situated on the edge of our village and are great for a steep uphill run. Ben Ledi, Ben Lomond, Ben A’an, Ben Venue, Ben Vorlich, Ben More, Cruach Ardrain and Beinn Tulaichean are also close by, with many of our guests choosing these beautiful mountains as their running routes. Or, if a woodland run is more your cup of tea, head out and explore the beautiful Queen Elizabeth Forest – it’s simply breath-taking!
The Stùc a' Chroin 5000
The Stùc a' Chroin 5000 is a Scottish Hill Running Championship Race, founded in 1988. This year, the race is due to take place on 30th April; providing a fun day out for keen hill runners. We have hosted runners of this championship race in the past, offering some much-needed rest and relaxation after a hard day of running.
Named after its approximate ascent of 5,000 feet, the race starts and ends in the Strathyre recreation grounds behind the Munro Hotel – only a 2-minute drive or 10-minute walk from our lodges. The hardest part of the race is arguably the torturous climb up the west face of Beinn Each! The race ends with a prize giving ceremony, before heading to The White Stag, our local inn, for a well-deserved pint.
Fishing around Loch Lomond & The Trossachs
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs are ideal for fishing, with dozens of lochs, rivers, and lakes for you to cast your rod into. Salmon season runs from 1st February – 31st October each year, and we see many of our guests catch a range of fish including trout, salmon, pike perch, and many more. You could rent a boat and cruise across the waters, or fish from the shores of the many lochs and rivers – the choice is yours.
The river Balvaig borders the grounds here and we have rights for all our guests to fish – it has been known for people to catch brown trout here. James Bayne, a fishing shop in Callander, is just 15 minutes away from the lodge. They organise permits for other local fishing areas and can also arrange private lessons or days out on a boat.
Our favourite fishing spots in the National Park include:
Explore Loch Lomond & The Trossachs at Ardoch Lodge
Ardoch Lodge is an idyllic 12-acre retreat, surrounded by spectacular scenery in the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. Choose between our luxury log cabins, the Mews cottage or the Annexe and enjoy exploring this beautiful part of Scotland.
We are currently offering 10% OFF for all stays taking place between now and the end of May 2022. Click here to book your break at Ardoch Lodge today.