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

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

Hard

3.7

(30)

hikers

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

05:10

18.4km

370m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.75 km

View of Loch Lomond

Highlight • Lake

Right here on the southern tip of the Loch Lomond National Park you get a fabulous view of the iconic loch itself. It is the largest lake by surface area …

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5.00 km

Fallen Trees and View of Loch Lomond

Highlight • Trail

Can go round of course and up the hill but quite challenging.

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5.37 km

Gouk Hill Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Two small ponds about 650 feet (200 m) from the top of the hill. Probably not suitable for swimming but a nice stop on the way up the hill.

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6.25 km

Halfway between the southern end of Loch Lomond and the River Clyde, this clearing offers water views on both sides. An achievable walk from Helensburg and Balloch, it's a fun hike that can be completed in a few hours.

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14.3 km

Duck Bay, Loch Lomond

Highlight • Lake

A great place to eat or stay

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16.6 km

View of Loch Lomond

Highlight • Lake

16.9 km

Southern tip of Loch Lomond

Highlight • Viewpoint

18.1 km

River Leven at Balloch

Highlight • Viewpoint

The River Leven (Uisge Leamhna in Gaelic) is a stretch of water in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, flowing from Loch Lomond in the North to the River Clyde in the South. The river is about 6 miles (10 kilometres) long.

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18.4 km

End point

Train Station

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