Water bus services on Loch Lomond have rapidly established themselves as a great way to experience different locations around the loch. Linking west, east and south shore locations like Luss & Balmaha, Balloch & Balmaha and Tarbet with Inversnaid & Rowardennan.

So look out for the timetables in local B&Bs and hotels and visitor centres and plan your great day out.

Will it be a walk and lunch in Balmaha, strolling around Luss, hiking on the West Highland Way or exploring Balloch? Or will you be one of the many cyclists taking your bike on the boat as part of a journey around the National Park?

Services run from 31 March 2012 until well into the autumn. Click here for timetables, maps and routes. Information should also be available from accommodation providers and of course the operators themselves.