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Balloch Castle and Knockour Hill from the station
Visorando Member
6.13 mi
+751 ft
-741 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from West Dunbartonshire
This route offers train-loving travellers a stroll through Loch Lomond Country Park from Balloch station. You’ll walk alongside Balloch Castle Park before joining the circular loop over the hills of Knockour and Whinny. The paths are fully signposted and marked on various park maps. The starting point is directly at Balloch station, accessible from Glasgow Queen Street (Low Level) in 50 minutes by direct train.
Walks near Balloch Station
The West Highland Way - Stage Two (Balmaha to Inverarnan)
Association / Club / Walk leader20.78 mi
+2,054 ft
-2,054 ft
11h 20
Difficult
Departure from Stirling
The West Highland Way is the most established of Scotland’s long distance walking routes. This is the second of a five stage route, staying at prebooked accommodation along the way.
From Drymen to Rowardennan
15.19 mi
+1,909 ft
-1,988 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Stirling
This second stage of the WHW is superb! It comprises three distinct sections. First, you cross a lovely wooded area. Then, after a pleasant walk across meadows, you climb Conic Hill, from where there is a sweeping view of the Highlands and Loch Lomond. After a steep descent to the harbour at Balmaha, the route alternates between sections along the lakeshore and ascents and descents through the forest.
From Rowardenann to Inverarnan
14.04 mi
+1,355 ft
-1,388 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Stirling
The third stage of the WHW involves walking up the shores of Loch Lomond. You begin with a steady climb through a beautiful forest, offering superb views of the loch, whilst passing waterfalls cascading down from Ben Lomond. Once back at the loch’s edge, you follow the shore for a long stretch – sometimes closer, sometimes further away – along paths that rise and fall like a rollercoaster and wind their way between the rocks. A short climb through beautiful scenery and a descent to Inverarnan bring this long stage to a close.
Garelochhead to Balloch, The Three Lochs Way
Tourism professional
17.84 mi
+1,716 ft
-1,749 ft
9h 40
Difficult
Departure from Argyll and Bute
This part of The Three Lochs Way is much flatter than the first half and definitely the easier of the two days. It passes through the pretty town of Helensburgh. Despite the walk’s name, you leave the lochs behind for much of the way, meeting back up with Loch Lomond in the final stages. This is The Three Lochs Way Day 2.
The West Highland Way - Stage One (Milngavie to Balmaha)
19.11 mi
+1,594 ft
-1,690 ft
10h 10
Moderate
Departure from East Dunbartonshire
The West Highland Way is the most established of Scotland’s long distance walking routes. This is the first of a five stage route, staying at prebooked accomodation along the way.
The West Highland Way in Five Days
93.09 mi
+9,695 ft
-9,810 ft
5 days
Difficult
Departure from East Dunbartonshire
The West Highland Way is the most established of Scotland’s long distance walking routes. Officially opened on 6th October 1980, it celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2020. The WHW stretches 96 miles (154 Km) from Milngavie to Fort William, taking in a huge variety of scenery along the way, from countryside parks to loch-shores and open moorlands to steep mountains. This is a five stage route, staying at prebooked accomodation along the way.
From Milngavie to Drymen
12.70 mi
+564 ft
-528 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from East Dunbartonshire
The first stage of the WHW, which presents no difficulty other than its distance, takes us through the Scottish countryside and introduces us to the first hills of the Highlands.
The West Highland Way
96.87 mi
+9,957 ft
-10,026 ft
7 days
Difficult
Departure from East Dunbartonshire
The West Highland Way (WHW) is a very popular circular route in Scotland. Covering over 150km with moderate elevation changes, it crosses the westernmost (as its name suggests) and southernmost (so to speak) parts of the Highlands.
A superb hike, characterised by the diversity of the landscapes, the ever-present water (lakes, rivers, torrents, waterfalls… and rain), and the rugged beauty of the terrain. Last but not least, you’re sure to meet some very friendly people along the way!
Kelvin Walkway: Milngavie to Partick
10.58 mi
+10 ft
-151 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from East Dunbartonshire
This 10 mile route along the River Kelvin feels surprisingly rural when walked from North to South, with the hustle and bustle of the city becoming more apparent the further along you go. Rather poorly way-marked for the first half, signage is then very easy to follow for the remainder of the route down to the Riverside Museum, where the Kelvin meets the Clyde.