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Local Attractions
Inversnaid
Situated on the east side of
Loch Lomond, the property extends to 2173ha and includes the summit
of Ben Lomond, Scotland’s most southerly Munro
Rowardennan, By Drymen G63 0AR
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Clydebank Museum
Home to exhibitions about
Clydebank and its people
Garshake Road, Dumbarton G82 3PU
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Dumbarton Castle
Historic fortifications on and around a plug of volcanic rock
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Geilston Garden
Developed over 200 hundred
years ago, a testimony to good landscape design
Cardross, Dumbarton G82 5HD
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Glenarn
A private garden largely created
and originally made famous for its collection of species
rhododendrons by the Gibson family
Glenarn Road, Rhu, Helensburgh G84 8LL
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Hill House
The Hill House is considered to
be Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s finest domestic creation. Upper
Colquhoun Street Helensburgh G84 9AJ
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Knowetop Community Farm
Based at the top of Castlehill in Dumbarton, the farm is a
favourite attraction for families, volunteers, tourists and animal
lovers alike
113 Castlehill Rd, Castlehill, Dumbarton G82 5AT
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Linn Botanic Gardens
The gardens are a designed landscape of the late 20th century. They
straddle an old sea cliff which is broken by the gully of the
Meikle burn with its waterfalls
Cove, Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire G84 0NR
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Loch Lomond
Scotland's largest inland
loch, and one of its most popular
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Loch Lomond Highland Games
Held mid July at Balloch
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Loch Lomond Shores
Shopping centre and
visitor attraction at the south end of Loch Lomond
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Loch Lomond Seaplanes
Seaplane trips from
Loch Lomond and scheduled flights from the River Clyde
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Maid of the Loch
Paddle steamer undergoing
restoration on Loch Lomond
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Scottish Maritime Museum
Denny Ship Model
Experiment Tank, Dumbarton
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Sweeney's Cruises
Enjoy Loch Lomond in all
its seasonal beauty in style and comfort. Balloch, Alexandria, G83
8SS
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Eating & Drinking
La Scarpetta
Balloch Road, Balloch,
Alexandria, G83 8SS
Tel: 01389 758247
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Maid of the Loch
Loch Lomond Steamship
Company
The Pier, Pier Road, Balloch G83 8QX
Tel: 01389 711865
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The Lomond Park Hotel
Balloch Rd, Balloch,
Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, G83 8SR, 01389 752494
The Ben Lomond Restaurant
Venue and Craft Shop. Tarbet
By Arrochar, G83 7DA
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The Coach House
Coffee Shop and Loch
Lomond Trading Co.
Loch Lomond
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The Ettrick
159 Dumbarton Road, Old
Kilpatrick
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Knockderry House Hotel
204 Shore Road,
Cove, G84 0NX
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Loch Lomond Castle Bar and
Restaurant
Quality bar and restaurant overlooking
Loch Lomond
Arden, Argyll, G83 8RB
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MacGillivray's Scottish Gifts and Coffee
Shop
89 W Clyde Street, Helensburgh, G84 8BB
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The Tullie Inn
Balloch Road, Balloch, G83
8SW
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Loch LomondShores
Scotland’s most spectacular visitor destination combining the beautiful environment with an outstanding mixture of leisure and shopping experiences overlooking the majesty of Loch Lomond at Balloch
Loch Lomond Shores, Ben Lomond Way, Balloch, G83 8QL
Tel: 01389 751 035
Can You Experience
A wide range of outdoor activities suitable for groups of all interests and abilities.
Loch Lomond Shores Visitor Centre, Balloch, West Dunbartonshire ,G83 8QL
Tel: 01389 756 251
Sweeney’s Cruises
A family-run business which has been operating boats on Loch Lomond for over 100 years.
Balloch, Dunbartonshire, G83 8SS
Tel: 01389 752 376
Loch LomondAquarium
Prepare for astonishing close views of everything from humble starfish to mighty sharks.
SEA LIFE, Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch, G83 8QL
Tel: 01389 721 500
Cycling
Easy Routes
Glasgow to Loch Lomond
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Glasgow to Falkirk Wheel
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The Trossachs
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Hilly Routes
Loch Lomond to Aberfoyle
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The Trossachs
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Loch Tay
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Achray Water Bridge
This forest walk takes
you through an area of regenerating native woodland
Distance: 3.7km/2.3miles, Duration:2hrs
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Allt a' Cham-ruidhe
A gentle walk, which
is part of the Three Lochs Forest Drive
Distance: 2km/1.25miles, Duration: 1hr, Height Gain: 15 metres/49.5
feet
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Ben A'an, Loch Katrine & the
Trossachs
This short walk displays breathtaking views
out over the Trossachs National Park
Distance: 3.2km/2miles, Duration: 1 1/2hrs, Height Gain: 454
metres/1498 feet
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Ben Ledi
One of the best viewpoints in the
area
Distance: 8km/5miles, Duration: 4hrs, Height Gain: 760 metres/2508
feet
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Ben Lomond
This circular walk climbs Ben
Lomond, the most southerly of the Munros
Distance: 11km/6.9miles, Duration: 5hrs, Height Gain: 1000
metres/3300 feet
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Ben Lui
This walk climbs one of Scotlands
highest and most spectacular mountains.
Distance: 21 km/13 miles, Duration: 7hrs, Height Gain: 1050
metres/3465 feet
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Ben Vane from Inveruglas
This walk starts
at the tourist car park on the A82 by Sloy Power Station
Distance: 12km/7.5miles, Duration: 6hrs, Height Gain: 950
metres/3135 feet
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Ben Venue
This Ben Venue walk involves
heading west until joining the path at Gleann Riabhach
Distance: 14km/8.75miles, Duration: 6hrs
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Ben Vorlich and Stuc a' Chroin
On the
southern edge of the Highlands
Distance: 13km/8.1miles, Duration: 6 1/2hrs, Height Gain: 1140
metres/3762 feet
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Ben Vorlich from Ardlui
This walk ascends
one Munro, Ben Vorlich
Distance: 10km/6.25miles, Duration: 5 1/2hrs, Height Gain: 1150
metres/3795 feet
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Callander Crags & Bracklinn Falls
A
dramatic and exhilarating walk starting in the centre of
Callander
Distance: 6.5km/4miles, Duration: 2 1/2hrs
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Callander to Strathyre
A long, but flat
walk along a disused railway
Distance: 13.5km/8.4miles, Duration: 5hrs
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Conic Hill from Balmaha
A short/steep
climb from Balmaha to Conic Hill with wonderful views over Loch
Lomond
Distance: 3 km/1.8 miles, Duration: 2hrs 30 mins Height Gain: 350
metres/1155 feet
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Creag Noran Viewpoint
The walk takes you
through a regenerating native woodland
Distance: 0.8km/0.5miles, Duration: 1/2 hour
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Creag an Tuirc, Balquhidder
A short but
extremely rewarding walk from secluded Balquidder
Distance: 4km/2.5miles, Duration: 2hrs
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Creag na H-Lolaire
This walk is part of
The Three Lochs Forest Drive
Distance: 4.4km/2.75miles, Duration: 1 3/4hrs
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Cruach Tairbeirt Walks
An undulating
woodland walk which offers excellent views
Distance: 7.5km/4.7miles, Duration: 3hrs, Height Gain: 450
metres/1485 feet
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Drymen to Balmaha
This section of the West
Highland Way is an excellent intro to the National Park
Distance: 13km/8.1miles, Duration: 5hrs, Height Gain: 350
metres/1155 feet
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Duncryne Hill, East Lomondside
From the
top of the hill the main focal point is no other than the beautiful
Loch Lomond
Distance: 1km/0.6 miles, Duration: 15 mins Height Gain: 80
metres/264 feet
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Glen Finglas Dam Walk
This short walk
leads to a viewpoint over Glen Finglas Dam
Distance: 2.5kms/1.6miles, Duration: 1 1/2hrs, Height Gain: 10
metres/33 feet
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Glen Loin Footpath: Arrochar to
Inveruglas
This walk offers stunning views of the
surrounding highest peaks
Distance: 17km/10.6miles, Duration: 3hrs, Height Gain: 250
metres/825 feet
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Green Sound Trail
This walk takes you
along the shore of Loch Drunkie
Distance: 2.5km/1.6miles, Duration: 1 3/4hrs
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Helensburgh Upland Way
A short ramble through woods and along forest tracks with extensive
views
Distance: 3km/1.9miles, Duration: 1 1/2hrs
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Inverarnan to Loch Lomond
This walk
follows the line of the West Highland Way through woodland
Distance: 9.5km/5.9miles, Duration: 3 1/2hrs
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Loch Achray
This walk is part of The Three
Lochs Forest Drive
Distance: 2.5km/1.6miles, Duration: 1hr
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Loch Ard Forest from Aberfoyle
A pleasant
walk from Milton to Couligartan returning along the scenic shores
of Loch Ard
Distance: 17km/11 miles, Duration: 5hrs, Height Gain: 170
metres/560 feet
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Loch Venachar, near Callander
This walk follows forest tracks high above Loch Venachar with
spectacular views
Distance: 6.5km/4miles, Duration: 2 1/2hrs, Height Gain: 140
metres/462 feet
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Meall nan Tarmachan (Loch Lomond & Trossachs
National Park)
One of the most commonly climbed hills
in the southern Highlands
Distance: 7km/4.4miles, Duration: 3hrs, Height Gain: 550
metres/49.5 feet
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Pass of Leny
A short and in places,
strenuous walk high above the Pass of Leny and Falls of Leny
Distance: 3.25km/2.03miles, Duration: 2hrs, Height Gain: 164
metres/541.2 feet
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Pine Ridge
This walk is part of the Three
Lochs Forest Drive and offers fine views
Distance: 1.2km/0.75miles, Duration: 1/2hr
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Red Sound Trail
A gentle walk, which is
part of the Three Lochs Forest Drive
Distance: 1.8km/1.1miles, Duration: 1 hour
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The Rob Roy Way
A weeks walk from Drymen
to the Highland Perthshire town of Pitlochry
Distance: 148km/92.5 miles, Duration: 7 days, Height Gain: 500
metres/1650 feet
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Stoneymollan Trail, Balloch
An
exhilarating walk from Cardross on the Firth of Clyde to Balloch on
Loch Lomondside
Distance: 7.5km/4.7miles, Duration: 3 1/2hrs
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The Cobbler
Although not a Munro, The
Cobbler is a hill not to be missed
Distance: 9km/5.6 miles, Duration: 4 hours Height Gain: 890
metres/2937 feet
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The Greenock Cut Walk
This level walk has
great views of the Clyde, Loch Lomond, Cowal and Greenock
Distance:10.5km/5.5miles, Duration: 4hrs, Height Gain: 80
metres/264 feet
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Through the Whangie!
This is a pleasant
short walk to a hidden gash in rocks, known as The Whangie
Distance: 4km/2.5 miles, Duration: 1 1/2hrs, Height Gain: 155
metres/511.5 feet
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West Achray
Enjoy the diversity of Achray
Forest as the trail leads you through native woodland
Distance: 5.5km/3.4miles, Duration: 2 1/2hrs
West Highland Way
Scotland's original long
distance path running from Glasgow to Fort William
Distance: 152km/95 miles, Duration: 7-10 days, Height Gain: 800
metres/2650 feet
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West Highland Way Rambler
Here's a walk with a difference along one of the UK's most popular
long distance routes
Distance: 14.4km/9miles, Duration: 4hrs, Height Gain: 30 metres/99
feet
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Disclaimer: All walking routes are hosted on external sites, therefore SYHA can hold no responsibility towards their accuracy. SYHA would also like to acknowledge the British Mountaineering Council Participation Statement: "The BMC recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions".
Warblers, flycatchers, redstarts, greylag geese, buzzards, peregrines, falcons, ospreys, capercaillies , golden eagles and deer.
Inversnaid RSPB Reserve
This beautiful
reserves lies on the edge of Loch Lomond
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Loch Lomond NNR
Famous for its beautiful
wooded shores and islands. The reserve embraces five of the loch's
islands, each supporting rich, mature oak woodland
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Linn Botanic Gardens
The gardens are a designed landscape of the late 20th century. They
straddle an old sea cliff which is broken by the gully of the
Meikle burn with its waterfalls
Cove, Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire G84 0NR
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Hostel Assistant
"Being situated close to the banks of Loch Lomond, the largest surface area of fresh water in the UK, means that there is a wealth of activities for you to try, including water skiing, fishing, nature trails and cycling!"
