Walks and hikes around West Dunbartonshire offer a diverse landscape that combines natural beauty with rich history. This region in Scotland presents a mixture of forests, lochs, and hills, providing …

Last updated: October 9, 2025

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1. Balloch Castle & Knockour Hill loop from Balloch — Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park

11.6km

03:17

200m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Balloch Castle – River Leven at Balloch loop from Mollanbowie Estate

6.18km

01:39

60m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Balloch Castle – Balloch Castle loop from Mollanbowie Estate

4.90km

01:22

80m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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4. The Slacks Summit – View of Erskine Bridge loop from Kilpatrick

10.7km

03:13

340m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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5. Balloch Castle – River Leven at Balloch loop from Alexandria

16.4km

04:31

270m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. View of Loch Lomond – View of Loch Lomond loop from Balloch

18.5km

05:11

370m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Jaw Reservoir – The Slacks Summit loop from North Baljaffray

10.0km

03:03

340m

350m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. View of Erskine Bridge loop from Kilpatrick

4.85km

01:23

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Balloch Castle – Balloch Castle loop from Balloch

7.17km

02:05

150m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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10. Gouk Hill Ponds – View of Loch Lomond loop from Balloch

10.3km

03:02

300m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes in West Dunbartonshire

1. Balloch Castle & Knockour Hill loop from Balloch — Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park

2. Balloch Castle – River Leven at Balloch loop from Mollanbowie Estate

3. Balloch Castle – Balloch Castle loop from Mollanbowie Estate

4. The Slacks Summit – View of Erskine Bridge loop from Kilpatrick

5. Balloch Castle – River Leven at Balloch loop from Alexandria

6. View of Loch Lomond – View of Loch Lomond loop from Balloch

7. Jaw Reservoir – The Slacks Summit loop from North Baljaffray

8. View of Erskine Bridge loop from Kilpatrick

9. Balloch Castle – Balloch Castle loop from Balloch

10. Gouk Hill Ponds – View of Loch Lomond loop from Balloch

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