Loch-Lomond-and-the-Trossachs-Nationalpark

The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park (English Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, gaelic Pairc Nàiseanta hole Laomainn is nan Tròisichean ) is one of fourteen national parks of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland with an area of 1,865 km ².

Say goodbye After a new law for the protection of the landscape in the Scottish Parliament he was - founded on July 19, 2002 - the first of two national parks on Scottish territory. Was officially opened by Princess Anne Park on July 24, 2002. The second National Park in Scotland, the Cairngorms National Park.

The terrain

The National Park is divided geographically into four regions, Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, Breadalbane and Argyll Forest.

The park boundaries extend in the north of Tyndrum to Killin, on the east by Loch Earn, Callander and Aberfoyle and from there to Balloch in the south. To the west of the park is bordered by Argyll Forest. The enclosed area is characterized by predominantly natural deciduous forests and managed coniferous forest, forests, wild valleys, rugged mountain heights, numerous lakes and rivers. The terrain clips the counties of Perth and Kinross, Stirling, West Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute.

22 lakes are part of the park, in addition to those already mentioned also Loch Katrine, Loch Tay, Loch Rannoch and numerous smaller lakes. In the national park there are 20 Munros ( peaks over 3,000 ft name for [ 914.4 m] ), the highest of which is the Ben More with 1,174 m; 19 Corbetts ( mountains over 2,500 ft name for [ 762 m] ), numerous Graham ( name of mountains over 2,000 ft [ 609.6 m ]) and about 50 rivers or larger streams.

In the complex two " Forest Park " are embedded, the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park and the Argyll Forest Park. In the National Park about 15,600 people ( as of 2001).

Loch Lomond

Loch Lomond is 71 km ², the largest lake in Scotland. He has, depending on water level, 30 to 60 islands of various sizes, the largest is Inchmurrin with a length of about 2.4 km.

On the central eastern shore of the Ben Lomond Towering at a height of 974 m. The Ben Lomond is the southernmost and one of the most climbed own Munros of Scotland. The lower eastern coast is dominated by a scenic forests and forest area. Beginning of Balmaha on the eastern shore leads the hiking the West Highland Way along the lake. Farther east, already begin the foothills of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park.

Along the entire western shore leads the federal highway A82 Balloch at the southern tip after Ardlui in the north. The lake is nestled in the southern foothills of the Highlands. The southern Seehälfte dominate the Doune Hill ( 734 m), Beinn Eich ( 763 m), Beinn Chaorach (713 m) and the Beinn Ruisg (593 m) the landscape. The northern half from Tarbet divided geographically already in the mountains of the Arrochar Alps one.

Argyll Forest

The hilly Argyll Forest covers the western part of the national park and was created in 1935 as part of a massive afforestation program. This includes the forest areas of the Glenbranter Forest and the Kilmun Forest and the villages Ardentinny, Glenfinnart, Benmore, Arrochar and talbet. The latter two have their own stations, and are therefore popular starting point for hiking tourists.

Along the Argyll Forest Glen Croe the passage spreads her way through the hilly terrain. In transit on the A 83 on the 250 m high pass Rest and be Thankful, ( "Stay and be thankful " ) you will be rewarded with a spectacular view of the Beinn Ime.

Even outside the western border of the Argyll Forest in Loch Fyne is Inveraray, Inveraray Castle, and the Bridge of Inveraray.

Arrochar Alps

South and east of the Argyll Forest are the Arrochar Alps extend. They refer to a group of Munros, Corbetts and Grahams, are situated around the Loch Long and Loch Goil, near the villages of Arrochar and Lochgoilhead.

These include, among others, the Munros Beinn Ime ( 1,011 m), Ben Bhuidhe ( 948 m), the Ben Narnain ( 926 m), Ben Vane (916 m) and the Ben Arthur ( 884 m).

Trossachs

The dense, native forest with the Loch Katrine and the many small lakes and the Ben A'an ( 461 m ) and the Ben Venue ( 729 m) are referred to as the Trossachs.

The Trossachs are in the eastern part of the park. In the south and east of the Trossachs the sprawling Queen Elizabeth Forest Park is perched. This park area surrounds the Strathyre Forest, the Achray Forest and Loch Ard Forest.

North of Forest Park to Loch Katrine connects at its southern tip, the Trossachs Pier, there is a well of developed tourist parking. A small steamer, the Sir Walter Scott runs several times a day from here the village Stronachlachar on the northwestern shore of.

The eastern border is the Lake of Mentieth. Near Callander, with its dramatic waterfalls, the Bracklin Falls and the Falls of Leny. South of the town lies Aberfoyle.

Among the larger lakes in the Trossachs also include Loch Achray, Loch Ard, Loch Chon, Loch Venachar and hole Drunkie.

Breadalbane

Breadalbane forms the northern area of the national park, and is also part of the south-central Highlands. Breadalbane includes, among other things, the wild, rough giants Ben Vorlich ( 943 m), Ben Challum ( 1,025 m), Ben Lui ( 1,130 m), and the highest mountain in the National Park, the Ben More ( 1,174 m). These are bordered to the north by the towns of Dochart Killin with its case, to the east of Lochearnhead and to the west of Crianlarich. The forest area of the east lying Strathyre is already part of Elizabeth Forest Park.

In the Breadalbane are also the lakes hole Doin and Loch Voil, on the east bank of the latter is the town of Balquhidder. In the valleys also are among the most notable waters Loch Earn, Loch Dochart and Loch Lubhair.

The extensive hiking the West Highland Way and the National Cycle Route 7 through this area.

Tourism

The National Park with its majestic mountains, lake and forest landscapes offers an excellent infrastructure for hiking, mountaineering, mountain biking, horseback riding, golfing, swimming, canoeing, etc. Conducive is also the location of the park north of Greater Glasgow. The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park is an important factor for tourism in Scotland, as the majority of tourists indicates the scenic beauty as the main reason for their visit.

Management of the National Park

All agendas around administrative, scientific and forestry matters, conservation and beautification measures, conservation and safeguarding of cultural heritage of the National Park, as well as information deployments and educational work on nature protection are in the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority based in Balloch. The organization is to create and maintain a yearly catalog of measures required to be approved by the competent Scottish Ministers. The organization's budget is made up of private donations and tax money.

25 board members oversee the National Park agendas, which five are from the municipal administration and 20 members nominated by the Scottish Government.