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Balloch Castle Park
Balloch, Alexandria, Scotland
Balloch, Alexandria, Scotland

Balloch Castle Park

Length5 mi
Elev. Gain659.3 ft
Est. Steps11000
Park
Created by Piotr

Balloch Castle Park Introduction

Balloch Castle Park is a 5 mile (11,000-step) route located near Balloch, Alexandria, Scotland. This route has an elevation gain of about 659.3 ft and is rated as medium. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.

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Balloch Castle

Place
Balloch Castle is an early 19th-century country house situated at the southern tip of Loch Lomond, in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. Balloch was a property of the Lennox family from the 11th century, and the old castle was built in the 13th century. In the 19th century the estate was purchased by John Buchanan of Ardoch, who demolished the ruins of the old castle and erected the present building.

PS Maid of the Loch

Place
PS Maid of the Loch is the last paddle steamer built in the United Kingdom. She operated on Loch Lomond for 29 years and as of 2022 is being restored near Balloch pier.While under restoration, The Maid of the Loch is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday Easter to October, and closed throughout the winter.

Balloch Country Park

Place
Balloch Country Park is a 200-acre (0.81 km2) country park on the southern tip of Loch Lomond in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It was recognised as a country park in 1980, and it is the only country park in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Scotland's first national park. Balloch Country Park features nature trails, guided walks, a walled garden, and picnic lawns with views of the Loch.

Balloch Pier railway station

Place
Balloch Pier railway station was a railway station serving the southern end of Loch Lomond on the northern edge of Balloch, Scotland.In 1960 the North Clyde Line was electrified, with Balloch Pier being electrified at 25 kV 50 Hz AC, using the Class 303 'Blue Train' EMU stock.It was closed on 28 September 1986 as a result of the 1984 Strathclyde Rail Review.
Last updated: Apr 1, 2026

Route Details

Length

5 mi

Elev. Gain

659.3 ft

Est. Steps

11000
Created by
Piotr
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