Welcome To Balloch
Introduction To Balloch
Balloch is a popular easily accessible village located south west of Loch Lomond. Balloch is the gateway into Loch Lomond and Trossach National Park and has well connected transport to and from Glasgow.​ Balloch offers a range of indoor, outdoor and water-based activities aswell as shopping and dining for all the family.
Things To Do In Balloch
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond is the national parks most popular and largest Loch with a length of 36km and a width of 8km.The Loch runs through the centre of the Loch Lomond national park and is the focal point of the area.
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Loch Lomond Bird Of Prey Centre
The Loch Lomond bird of prey centre is located in Balloch, there is a magnificent display of all kinds of birds from all over the world, including Owls, eagles, hawks and many more species.
Ben Lomond
Ben Lomond is the most southern munro in Scotland located on the eastern shores of Loch Lomond opposite Luss. Ben Lomond is 974m in height.
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The Balloch Castle Country Park is Loch Lomond’s only country park, The country park provides epic views out to the vast Loch Lomond and spans 200 acres with lots of walled gardens and nature trails.
Places To Stay In Balloch
Balloch is an amazing village located in the south of the Loch Lomond national park. Balloch is an amazing adventure base as it is surrounded by some of the most popular mountains in Scotland. Balloch has a few different types of accommodation in area.
Visit the link to find your desired property and your desired location in Balloch for your wonderful stay in one of Loch Lomond national park greatest locations.
Walks In Balloch
Balloch is a popular area in the Loch Lomond national park with people passing by and staying every day. Balloch is one of the best places in the UK for adventurous activities. Balloch is surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery, it is home to some of the most popular walks Loch Lomond. There is a variety of walks around Balloch varying in difficulty and length to suit beginner hikers and more experienced hikers. Below are some of the breath taking walks within the Balloch area that the national park has to offer.
Balloch Hiking Trails
1. Balloch Country Park
Distance - 3.5 km
Time - 1 h
Elevation - 64 m
Difficulty - Easy
This is a low level family friendly trail through Balloch Castle Country Park, the path first heads along the base of Loch Lomond, treating you to several stunning views of the loch. The trail circles back through the park and finishes in Balloch. Find this route here
2. Ben Aan
Distance - 3.7 km
Time - 1.5 h
Elevation - 330 m
Difficulty - Easy
The path up to the summit of Ben Aan starts at the car park located at the base of the hill. The walk up to the summit starts off fairly steep then flattens out. At the middle section of this walk you will be surrounded by majestic wilderness with the summit in sight. From the summit of Ben Aan you can see loch Katrine. Find this route here
3. Ben Lomond
Distance - 12.4 km
Time - 5.5 h
Elevation - 941 m
Difficulty - Hard
The start of the trail to the top of the most southern Munro Ben Lomond starts at Rowardennan. The route to the summit is fairly steady and the path is well maintained. The path begins in a beautiful scenic woodland then gets more exposed to the elements as you ascend. You will reach the south peak then there is a small ridge to the summit. Find this route here