Enjoy Scotland’s THIS COULD outdoors responsibly Everyone has the right to be on most land and inland water providing they act responsibly. Your access rights and reponsibilities are explained fully Welcome to Loch Lomond in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Whether you’re in the outdoors or managing & The Trossachs National Park the outdoors, the key things are to: SAVE We want everyone to make the most l take responsibility for your own actions YOU of the National Park. Here’s some l respect the interests of other people straightforward advice on how to enjoy l care for the environment the Park responsibly so that everyone Visit www.outdooraccess-scotland.com for more information. can have the best experience possible. For further information visit: www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/respect
Working together for a safer National Park We work closely with Police Scotland, enjoy STAY SHOW YOUR Forestry Commission Scotland and Safe respect park other partners to ensure your visit is safe and enjoyable. The Park is patrolled and monitored by National Park Rangers and Police. If you witness behaviour damaging to the area, please don’t get involved and call the Police. DIAL 101 @lomondtrossachs POLICE SCOTLAND #respectyourpark DIAL 999 IN AN EMERGENCY
www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/respect Fires Litter Camping Do not light fires in woodlands and never Litter always ruins a good view Camping can be a great way to cut down or damage trees. Fresh green and can harm wildlife. enjoy the Park and there are a wide wood doesn’t burn and causes long- range of places to camp in stunning It’s easy to do the right thing – term damage to the environment. Use surroundings throughout the area. bag it up and take your litter home. a stove if possible. If you have an open Consider picking up other litter as well. Prime locations that offer informal camping fire, bring your own wood, keep the fire It is an offence to drop litter in the experiences include: small and under control. Make sure it’s National Park. If you are found liable l out and remove all traces before leaving. The Cabin, Loch Lubnaig you may be fined a minimum of: l Sallochy Bay on East Loch Lomond For those who prefer the solitude of ‘wild camping’ away from the hustle and bustle, there are plenty Toilets of great places to experience a magical night If ‘nature calls’ and there are no public *The final amount may be higher if under the stars. toilets nearby, make sure you ‘go’ well the case goes to court. A fine of up Whichever way you choose to camp, please away (30m) from open water, rivers and to £2,500 for littering and £40,000 ensure you do it responsibly and respectfully. burns to avoid harming water supplies for fly-tipping may be applied. Leave nothing but footprints and take nothing and fish. Be sure to bury your waste and but memories. take paper and wipes home with you.
Fishing Safe Driving Noise Make sure you have a permit. Fishing When driving in the National Park We all want to enjoy the peaceful line can kill or harm wildlife by damaging please be aware of the road conditions, surroundings of the National Park. limbs or choking. Please dispose of stick to the speed limits and park your Please be considerate of others and fishing line responsibly – cut it into vehicle responsibly. Never drive under keep noise and lights low especially short lengths and take it home. the influence of drink or drugs. after 9pm – remember people and wildlife live nearby.