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Balloch Castle – Banks of Loch Lomond Runde von Balloch

Pia Bartenschlager

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Balloch Castle – Banks of Loch Lomond Runde von Balloch

Pia Bartenschlager planned a hike

May 5, 2022

Balloch Castle – Banks of Loch Lomond Runde von Balloch

Moderate

03:30

12.2km

3.5km/h

230m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Start point

Train Station

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2.96 km

Balloch Castle Walled Garden

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

The walled garden was part of the Balloch Castle estate. It fell into disrepair but was restored with Heritage Lottery funding. It's a beautiful place for a walk.

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3.78 km

Balloch Castle Country Park affords wonderful views over Loch Lomond. The park comprises 200 acres (80 ha) of semi-rural ornamental woodland, parks, gardens, meadows, and shoreline. The castle itself is closed but still a fine building to admire.

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5.67 km

Path Along the Moss-Covered Wall

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A picturesque forest path along a moose wall. Very pleasant and nice.

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7.24 km

View of Loch Lomond from Knockour Hill

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Knockour Hill is mostly wooded with some clear areas where you can glimpse a wonderful view over Loch Lomond. The trig point is at 173m and this highest point is at about 175m.

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10.8 km

View of the southern shore of Loch Lomond

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This is a lovely view from the very southern banks of Loch Lomond, Great Britain's largest body of freshwater. From here, the loch stretches nearly 23 miles (37 km) into …

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11.7 km

Ducks on Loch Lomond

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People come to feed ducks here as well as seagulls. The ducks are so used to people that you can stand next to them and they do not even flinch. Feel free to bring bread. 😊

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12.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.42 km

2.26 km

1.64 km

1.46 km

1.25 km

1.18 km

Surfaces

2.94 km

2.93 km

2.67 km

2.11 km

1.56 km

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Balloch Castle – Banks of Loch Lomond Runde von Balloch

Balloch Castle Walled Garden

Balloch Castle

Path Along the Moss-Covered Wall

View of Loch Lomond from Knockour Hill

View of the southern shore of Loch Lomond

Ducks on Loch Lomond

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