Loch Lomond Shores in Balloch is the gateway to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Set in stunning scenery on the banks of Loch Lomond, we have something for everyone to enjoy, regardless of the weather or time of year…
By Car…
From the South (M74/M6)
The M74 joins the M8 in Glasgow, on the M8 follow for Loch Lomond and Greenock until you get to Junction 30. Leave the M8 at Junction 30, for the Erskine Bridge. Over the bridge, join the A82 following signs for Crianlarich (left hand cut off). Stay on the A82 for approximately 10 miles. You will come to a roundabout indicating Balloch to the right, take this exit (this is the big roundabout with the wooden structure depicting flying geese!). At the next two roundabouts take a left. Loch Lomond Shores is directly in front of you.
From the North
We are located just off the A82 heading towards Glasgow. Once you have passed Tarbet you have another 16miles of stunning scenery along the lochside until you get to the roundabout for Balloch (this is the big roundabout with the wooden structure depicting flying geese!), where you should take a left. At the next two roundabouts take a left. Loch Lomond Shores is directly in front of you.
From the East
Follow the M8 westbound heading for Greenock. Leave the M8 at junction 30, for the Erskine Bridge. Over the bridge, join the A82 following signs for Crianlarich (the left-hand slip-off). Stay on the A82 for approximately 10 miles. You will come to a roundabout indicating Balloch to the right, take this exit (this the big roundabout with the wooden structure depicting flying geese!). At the next two roundabouts take a left. Loch Lomond Shores is directly in front of you.
By Public Transport…
By Train…
A short walk from Balloch train station – trains directly from Glasgow Queen Street Monday to Saturday or from Glasgow Central on a Sunday. Visit Traveline Scotland for information on all bus and train timetables. Plan your journey here.
By Bus…
First Bus Service 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1E will take you to Balloch from Glasgow, Clydebank, Dumbarton, Helensburgh and you can then stroll down the riverside walk to us, or you can hop on the 207 from Balloch bus stance right to our door.
Visit Traveline Scotland for information on all bus and train timetables. Plan your journey here.
By Bike…
There are great bike links to our site. Why not cycle from Glasgow by picking up this Cycle Route which is a great family friendly choice. It is a 20mile route so plan to have lunch and rest when you arrive, you can always catch the train back.
You can also catch the Cycle Route Stoneymollan from Helensburgh or cycle from the North on the West Loch Lomond Cycle Path.
Don’t forget you can hire a bike here and enjoy the network of paths during your stay.