Balloch is a town in Argyll in Scotland situated within easy commuting distance from Glasgow on the southern shore of the beautiful Loch Lomond, Scotlands 1st National Park. With picturesque scenery, an abundance of wildlife and spectacular views of Ben Lomond, Balloch is an idyllic area and a popular tourist destination particularly for boating, out-door pursuits and nature-watching. There is an abundance of holiday accommodation including hotels, B&B’s, guest-houses, Inns and a caravan park with pine-lodges and caravans. The Loch Lomond Shores retail outlet houses a variety of shops including a Jenners department store, gift shops, tourist information, a selection of restaurants and for the children an Express Miniature Railway, an adventure play-park and sandy beach. Balloch Pier is home to the restored paddle steamer, the Maid of the Loch, with café, bar and shop. There are various boating and pleasure cruise sight-seeing tours on offer, other water activities include white-water-rafting, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, power-boating, water-skiing, wakeboarding and fishing, Land activities include shooting, off-roading, quad-bikes, archery, guided walks, climbing/abseiling, mountain-biking, hill-walking/mountaineering, orienteering, canyoning, skiing and snowboarding. Other attractions include the National Park Gateway Centre with details of the history and wildlife of the famous Loch and the surrounding area, The Loch Lomond Aquarium with many varieties of aquatic life from seahorses to sharks and the Birds of Prey Centre
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Loch Lomond Shores Farmers Market
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Loch Lomond Continental Market
Loch Lomond Shores Farmers Market
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Places to Stay near Balloch
Innkeeper's Lodge Loch Lomond (0.34 miles)
Palombos of Balloch (0.40 miles)
Tullie Inn (0.53 miles)
The Tullie Inn is a 12 bedroom inn in the heartland of Scotland facing one of Scotland's most famous lochs - Loch Lomond. The Tullie Inn offers excellent hospitality, together ... More
The Rowantree Tavern (0.85 miles)
Cameron House Hotel on Loch Lomond (1.19 miles)
Sunnyside B & B (1.43 miles)
The Carrick at Cameron House Luxury Lodges (3.06 miles)
Experience relaxation at De Vere at any time of year through our uniquely flexible seasonal ownership scheme. When you're at a De Vere resort you'll feel relaxed, pampered and revitalised. ... More
Old School House (4.53 miles)
The Old School House, built in the late 18th Century, lies within the Loch Lomond National Park, less than a kilometre from the Loch. The spacious house and garden enjoy ... More
Travelodge Dumbarton (4.75 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Abbotsford Hotel (4.80 miles)
The Abbotsford Hotel is situated north west of Glasgow & we are literally minutes from Loch Lomond & Scotland's first National Park. Our Hotel is suitable for both business & pleasure. An ideal touring base, ... More | visit website
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