The hidden gem loch just outside Glasgow near 'best fish and chips in Scotland'
When the sun is shining, a trip to the coast is a great idea. While Scotland has many spectacular seaside beaches, its lochs are also a great place to spend an afternoon.
The Daily Record is back with another Walk of the Week, and this time it is a hidden gem loch not far from Glasgow. Every week, we choose one hike or beauty spot from around Scotland and delve into what makes it unique, and this time it is Loch Rusky.
Loch Rusky is a tiny freshwater loch situated near Callander in Stirling. It is found on the edge of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, around 40 minutes from Loch Lomond.
While Loch Lomond understandably gets much of the attention, Loch Rusky is the perfect place to head if you want a bit more peace and quiet. You are unlikely to come across anyone else while admiring the views.
There is a there-and-back trail that will take you to the edge of the loch, with plenty of opportunity to snap incredible photos out over the water. According to hiking experts at AllTrails, the route is 4.5 kilometres in length and should take around just over an hour to complete.
Loch Rusky was also named one of the 10 "Scottish lochs you must see" by Forest Holidays. The holiday specialists praised the beauty spot for its secluded location and limited number of visitors.
Forest Holidays wrote: "This one's a quiet tip from Jack Black, the Forest Ranger at Strathyre, and a man who knows the local area like the back of his hand. Hidden away on the very edge of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, Loch Rusky is a beautiful and peaceful little loch which hosts more fishermen and photographers than tourists."
Once you are done with your hike, there is one more stop you should consider before heading home. The Tasty Fry fish and chip shop in Callander is a great way to cap off your day, with the takeaway being described by one customer as the "best fish and chips in Scotland".
Read on for a selection of photos of Loch Rusky. A few of the Daily Record's previous Walks of the Week can also be found here:
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