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Photo of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, a National Park in Scotland.

Loch Lomond & The TrossachsPhoto Valentine Kulikov / Pexels

Places to explore near Balloch StationBalloch

Balloch Station sits inside the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. 25 places within 10 km — the standouts first, nearest first within each group. 1 is a national icon.

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Worth the tripnational icons and local highlights within reach

Photo along the John Muir Way, a long-distance trail running from Helensburgh to Dunbar, Scotland.Highlight

John Muir Way

Scotland's Great Trail

A coast-to-coast across Scotland's waist, from Helensburgh to the conservationist's birthplace at Dunbar.

0 km NE · spans 9 counties

Photo: Duck Bay, a viewpoint near Balloch in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, West Dunbartonshire, central Scotland.Highlight

Duck Bay

Viewpoint near Balloch

Small bay and shingle shore on Loch Lomond near Balloch, a popular open viewpoint over the loch.

0.1 km S

Photo of Loch Lomond Shores, a visitor attraction near Balloch in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, West Dunbartonshire, central Scotland.Highlight

Loch Lomond Shores

Attraction near Balloch

Waterside leisure and shopping complex at Balloch with a Sea Life aquarium, bird of prey centre and cruises.

0.6 km NW

Photo of Balloch Castle Country Park, a garden in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, West Dunbartonshire, central Scotland.Highlight

Balloch Castle Country Park

Garden near Balloch

Walled garden, woodland and Loch Lomond shore around a Regency castellated house at the south end of the loch.

1.1 km N

Photo of Loch Lomond, a National Scenic Area in Scotland.Highlight

Loch Lomond

National Scenic Area near Rowardennan

The biggest loch in Britain by area, half Highland and half Lowland, with an easy first hill above Balmaha

1.6 km N

Photo: Duncryne Hill, a viewpoint near Gartocharn in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, West Dunbartonshire, central Scotland.Highlight

Duncryne Hill

Viewpoint near Gartocharn

Small knoll above Gartocharn, 'The Dumpling', giving an easy but celebrated panorama over Loch Lomond and its islands.

6.1 km NE

Photo of Loch Lomond, a National Nature Reserve near Balmaha in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, Stirling, central Scotland.Iconic

Loch Lomond

National Nature Reserve near Balmaha

Britain's largest loch, island-strewn.

6.7 km N

Also nearbygood places nearby, nearest first

Photo along the Three Lochs Way, a long-distance trail running from Balloch to Inveruglas, Scotland.

Three Lochs Way

Scotland's Great Trail

Thirty-four miles from Loch Lomond to the head of Loch Long, past the Gareloch, crossing the Highland line

0.1 km NE · Argyll and Bute & West Dunbartonshire

Loch Lomond Brewery

Farm & farm shop near Alexandria

Independent craft brewery near Alexandria at the foot of Loch Lomond, with a taproom and range of beers.

1.2 km S

Photo of Loch Lomond Distillery, a distillery near Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, central Scotland.

Loch Lomond Distillery

Distillery near Alexandria

Malt and grain whisky distillery at Alexandria producing the Loch Lomond range.

1.2 km S

Photo of Geilston Garden, a garden near Cardross, Argyll and Bute, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Geilston Garden

Garden near Cardross

Intimate walled and woodland garden near Cardross with a walled kitchen garden and burn-side walk.

6.2 km SW

Ardardan Estate Farm Shop

Farm & farm shop near Cardross

Farm shop, nursery and tearoom on the banks of the Clyde near Cardross specialising in local produce.

6.4 km SW

Dumbarton Castle

Castle near Langbank

A medieval castle in West Dunbartonshire.

7.5 km S

Photo: Duncolm, a 401m hill near Croftamie, West Dunbartonshire, central Scotland.

Duncolm

Marilyn · County top near Croftamie

The only Marilyn in West Dunbartonshire.

9.2 km SE

Photo along the West Highland Way, a long-distance trail running from Milngavie to Fort William, Scotland.

West Highland Way

Scotland's Great Trail

Scotland's classic walk — from the edge of Glasgow along Loch Lomond and over Rannoch Moor to the foot of Ben Nevis.

9.3 km N · spans 4 counties

Photo of The Oak Tree Inn, a pub near Balmaha in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, Stirling, central Scotland.

The Oak Tree Inn

Pub near Balmaha

Stone-built inn and pub at Balmaha on Loch Lomond's east shore, a West Highland Way favourite.

9.4 km N

Everything else within 10 km (9) — reserves, earthworks & places to check before travelling

Ordered by how far each place is worth travelling for, then by distance. Distances are straight-line to the nearest edge of each place — paths wind, of course.