The October holidays are one of the nicest times to come to Luss. The hills turn copper and gold, the loch is still and misty in the mornings, and there is plenty to do with the children before the nights really draw in.
Our Loch Lomond Scary Trail runs from 2 October to 1 November, with a new story this year called The Seven Spells of Glen Luss. It takes an hour or two to walk, and at the end you will meet our Highland cows and goats and can pick a pumpkin from the patch to take home. It is spooky rather than scary, so it suits primary age children and the whole family. Holiday dates are our busiest, so it is worth booking ahead.
Once you have finished the trail, the village is lovely for a wander. The wee sandstone and slate cottages were built for the quarry workers in the 1800s, and Luss Pier at the end of the road is one of the best views on the loch, especially as the sun goes down. Luss Parish Church is well worth a look too, with old carved stones in the churchyard that go back hundreds of years.
If everyone still has energy, the Luss heritage path is an easy loop around the village, and there are bigger walks up in the Luss hills for older children. You can also see the autumn colours from the water on a cruise from the pier, although it is best to check the timetable before you set off at this time of year.
When you are ready to warm up, the Loch Lomond Arms does lunch and dinner in a lovely old coaching inn, Scoff and Patter is good for breakfast and a snack, and the Luss General Store has autumnal hot drinks.
A few things worth knowing before you come. Park at Luss South Car Park, G83 8NX, as the village parking is for permit holders. Bring waterproofs and wellies so a shower does not spoil the day. Dogs are welcome on the trail on a lead. And if you fancy staying a bit longer, we are under an hour from Glasgow and easy to reach from Stirling and Edinburgh, so it makes a lovely weekend away.