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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

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

05:05

18.0km

360m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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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 in Great Britain and stretches approximately 24 miles! The surrounding scenery is made up of picturesque hills, forests and villages and is known for it's impressive diverse wildlife.

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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

View of Loch Lomond

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Southern tip of Loch Lomond

Highlight • Viewpoint

16.8 km

Sunset view over Loch Lomond

Highlight • Viewpoint

17.8 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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18.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.56 km

2.88 km

2.24 km

1.33 km

1.29 km

738 m

Surfaces

8.02 km

4.41 km

3.18 km

2.24 km

151 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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

View of Loch Lomond

Fallen Trees and View of Loch Lomond

Gouk Hill Ponds

View of Loch Lomond

Duck Bay, Loch Lomond

Southern tip of Loch Lomond

Sunset view over Loch Lomond

River Leven at Balloch

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