The Oak Tree Inn, Balmaha – Balmaha Boatyard loop from Balmaha

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The Oak Tree Inn, Balmaha – Balmaha Boatyard loop from Balmaha

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The Oak Tree Inn, Balmaha – Balmaha Boatyard loop from Balmaha

01:12

4.49km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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72 m

St. Mocha Coffee Shop & Ice Cream Parlour

Highlight • Cafe

A great place for Coffee, food and ice cream.

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133 m

The Oak Tree Inn, Balmaha

Highlight • Rest Area

A wonderful hotel with restaurant and pub in Balmaha. There are rooms in the main house and various additional houses on the premises. The rooms are very nice - but quite simply furnished. Balmaha is an ideal stop on the West Highland Way. Also part of the hotel complex is the Village Shop, where you can get all sorts of delicious or practical things.

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227 m

Tom Weir Statue

Highlight • Monument

Thomas Weir MBE (29 December 1914 – 6 July 2006) was a Scottish climber, author and broadcaster. He was best known for his long-running television series Weir's Way.

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258 m

Scottish Water Refill Station

Highlight • Rest Area

416 m

Balmaha Boatyard

Highlight • Rest Area

A fine spot to stop for a break and a snack. There is plenty of wildlife to enjoy amongst all the boats.

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1.49 km

Loch Lomond Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nice gravel beach close to Balmaha and Conic Hill

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2.39 km

View of the Islands from Arrochymore Point

Highlight • Forest

The West Highland Way travels through 96 miles (151 km) of spectacular Scottish scenery and is Scotland’s most beloved hiking trail. It goes from Milngavie near Glasgow to Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis. Here at Arrachymore Point on the shores of Loch Lomond, you have super nice woodland views and vistas out towards the many islands of the loch. This is a super nice place!

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4.38 km

Balmaha Village and Pier

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful village on Loch Lomond, Balmaha is the usual starting point for hikes up the superb Conic Hill and also lies on the path of the West Highland Way. There are many amenities in the village, including the Oak Tree Inn, B&B accomodation, a coffee shop and a shop for stocking up on supplies.

The car park fills up quickly on sunny days, so arrive early to avoid disappointment. You can also arrive by boat from Balloch or Luss.

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