Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Firkin point is a parking area and outdoors access area within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs national park. It provides toilet facilities, camping and picnic areas. Also accessible is the shore of Loch Lomond and long walks that are wheelchair accessible following the old route of the A82. I have not visited recently but live locally (30 minute drive)

Leaving Edinburgh, we journed towards The TROSSACHS. Photo MAP. The route from Edinburgh up to LUSS on Loch Lomond. It was raining for most of the morning as we headed out of Edinburgh and followed the route to pass Glasgow, and on for about another hour to reach the wonderful scenic area of the TROSSACHS This part of the trip will take us from Edinburgh, passing Glasgow, and on towards The TROSSACHS, and Loch Lomond and although cloudy most of the time it did not spoil the wonderful views we can still have. When the TROSSACHS are mentioned you associate it with wonderful wooded green glens and high hills that lie above lochs and rivers, an enchanted area of Scotland, with typical highland views that attracts many visitors each year. The area forms part of the Loch Lomond and the TROSSACHS national park, established in 2002. The main A821 runs through the area, With Loch Katrina to the west, (Photo 1) which is very popular. loch Katrina we personally feel, epitomises the TROSSACHS, the scenery is outstanding, and we have over the years seen the area in all sorts of weather, but it’s always beautiful, and the main road leads from loch to loch as you head out of Callander and Aberfoyle and on towards Loch Lomond. (Some of the photos below may not be our own, but are used for reasonable education purposes only, so that we may encourage disabled people to get out and about and have the opportunity to learn and see how to enjoy this area of Scotland) The TROSSACHS was probably the first recognised tourist attraction of Scotland, and remains a must see destination of which we really do suggest you try to visit one day Our route will now follow the A821 and A82 to Loch Lomond. (Photos below)

Joining in the National Celebration Health Walk in Balloch accompanied by a few of the MS community we were all impressed by the organisation but more importantly the social vibrance and scenery that welcomed us. These walks are ran on a weekly basis across the Lomond & Trossachs and there are a variety of options dependant upon your fitness and mobility. We choose the shorter walk but this still took us through the beautiful Balloch Country Park were paths were smooth, accessible and people were friendly. At the end there was the madatory refreshement. Thoroughly enjoyed by our group and highly recommend. Our only slight dislike was the 'outside' toilet.