Motorhomes which are over six metres in length will be banned from parking at the Falls of Falloch visitor site in the Stirling area of the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.
Easy to reach from Glasgow and Edinburgh, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park was Scotland’s first National Park and allows visitors to take in stunning lochs and plenty of wildlife.
However, the Fall of Falloch visitor site, which has been closed to the public since the end of March for improvement works, will now see this size of motorhome banned going forward once it reopens, with a post on the National Park’s website stating the policy is being introduced with the goal of “helping to improve vehicle flow and safeguard the surrounding environment”.
The temporary closure to the wider public is anticipated to last for around 10 to 12 weeks as works are carried out. The improvements are being carried out with the aim of protecting the natural environment, improving the paths and parking, and adding clearer signage, while a new dedicated turning area is being introduced to limit dangerous roadside manoeuvres near the A82.
This has followed a surge in visitor numbers in recent years, which has emphasised the need for the works. For the duration of the work, all visitors are being asked to avoid the Falls of Falloch and steer clear of clearways along the A82.
In a post on the National Park’s website, Stuart Mearns, the Director of Place, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority, said: “Falls of Falloch is a place many people care deeply about and want to visit. Its popularity has, over time, created a need for improvements to protect the site’s environment and ensure a safe visitor experience.”
“As part of our Place Programme, this project delivers long-term infrastructure investment that strengthens the site’s resilience, improves visitor safety and access, and supports the recovery of surrounding habitats. These works are about ensuring a much-loved location can continue to welcome visitors while safeguarding the natural features that make it such an iconic part of the National Park.”
“When the site reopens, these improvements – including new restrictions on motorhomes, caravans and vehicles over six metres – will play a key role in managing visitor pressures and supporting a healthier, better-functioning site for years to come.”
For ‘van owners who are planning their upcoming tours, another popular travel route, the NC500, is set to have more parking and clearer signs added, it has been revealed.
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