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Get Active Festival Loch Lomond - 14 and 15 June 2008

Outdoor Activities Festival, Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch

One of the most exciting new events in Scotland, based at Loch Lomond, the Get Active festival is now in its fourth year with a host of new activities planned for this year's event. Canoeing, mountain biking, waterskiing, wakeboarding, power-kiting, abseiling, climbing, dinghy sailing, a 10k race and even an invitation to join an evening canoe trip, will be just some of the outdoor activities on offer. This event not only allows people to try a new activity for the very first time, but it also makes full use of some of the UK's most incredible scenery, whilst experiencing one of the most famous stretches of water in the world. It will also give newcomers to the national park an insight into the diverse wildlife and plant life of this beautiful area. With many of the activities being free there's no excuse not to "Get Active" this summer!

 

We pride ourselves on having something for everyone, from children to Grandparents.

Get Active Loch Lomond Festival

 

This year's walking program has been expanded with many new guided and self guided walks, often using boats on the Loch as transport for part of the walk. One walk even leads you to the famous Charles Rennie Mackintosh Hill House where coffee, cake and an exclusive guided tour await you, and another allows you to learn to fly birds of prey as part of the experience.

 

We have been lucky for 2008 to secure Mark Beaumont, holder of the world record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle.  Mark broke the record on February 15th 2008 after being on the road for 194 days and 17 hours.  Hear about his epic 18,000 mile journey around the world at a lunchtime talk, on the historic paddle steamer 'Maid of the Loch'.  If you can't make the talk why not join Mark afterwards on the 'cosybike' a fun seven seater bike!

 

A new initiative, the Loch Lomond 4Bs bike bus will also be running over the festival weekend running from Balloch to Tarbet.  The Loch Lomond 4B's offers visitors of all ages and fitness levels a multitude of exciting outdoor activity options for experiencing the beauty and tranquillity of the National Park.  The 4B's brings together local cycle routes, numerous walks, and cruise itineraries with a scheduled bus service on the A82 between Balloch and Tarbet.  The bus with a bike trailer gives you the chance to experience exciting combinations for exploring the outdoors in your area.

 

For nature lovers with kids, get involved in our bushcraft displays and workshops, or enjoy taking the kids mini-beasting, and pond dipping with our special 'explorer packs' to learn a bit more about our natural environment.

 

Adrenalin lovers will enjoy the spectacular mountain bike displays, wakeboarding, sailing, powerkiting, and abseiling from a height of 120 feet.

 

And, if you're really fit, you could take part in the Polaroid eyewear 10k running race.

 

This years Get Active Loch Lomond Festival is offering you the chance to try all these activities for £15 or less, with many activities FREE!

 

So if you're keen to GET ACTIVE this summer, why not come along to Loch Lomond Shores on the 14th and 15th of June and enjoy a weekend of activities, learning and fun in the beautiful surroundings of Loch Lomond.

 

For more information or to book, check out www.getactivelochlomond.com, or call 0845 4580 885