A loch that is a household name, wooded mountains reflecting in the shimmering waters of strangely shaped lochs: such is the superb setting of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, the first of its kind in Scotland. Close to the large urban areas and easily accessible, these preserved natural spaces are very popular with the Scottish as well as tourists, who appreciate the possibilities it offers to practise a range of outdoor activities (cycle touring, hiking, canoeing, boat trips).