Balloch

No. 1 of 5 bases in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, with 220 ranked places within a 30-minute drive. The best base here for: family with kids, couple, mates, girls' trip, party.

Getting around without a car

train station: Balloch Rail Station; 7 bus stops within 400 m; boats from Balloch Castle Pier, Balloch Pier.NaPTAN, checked 2026-10-31

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Within reach

Ranked for any trip, within a 30-minute drive.
No. 1
Luss Parish ChurchScheduled monument, in LussHistory and heritage
No. 2
Hill House11 km from Luss, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
No. 3
Balloch CastleCategory A listed, 1.0 km from BallochHistory and heritage
No. 4
The Henry Bell12 km from Luss, just outside the parkFood and pubs
No. 5
Riverhill Courtyard12 km from Luss, just outside the parkFood and pubs
No. 6
The Ginger Breadman Cafe12 km from Luss, just outside the parkFood and pubs
No. 7
Costa12 km from Luss, just outside the parkFood and pubs
No. 8
La Barca13 km from Luss, just outside the parkFood and pubs
No. 9
Masala Twist12 km from Luss, just outside the parkFood and pubs
No. 10
Soup Dragon Cafe12 km from Aberfoyle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
No. 11
The Clyde Bar13 km from Luss, just outside the parkFood and pubs
No. 12
Turnip the Beet17 km from Aberfoyle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
No. 13
Ross PrioryCategory A listed, 6.0 km from BallochHistory and heritage
No. 14
Strathleven HouseCategory A listed, 3.9 km from Balloch, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
No. 15
Buchanan Castle9.5 km from BallochHistory and heritage
No. 16
Cafe Rhu13 km from Luss, just outside the parkFood and pubs
No. 17
Princess Rosein BallochFood and pubs
No. 18
Skoosh13 km from AberfoyleFood and pubs
No. 19
Sugar Boat12 km from Luss, just outside the parkFood and pubs
No. 20
The Kitchen Window15 km from Aberfoyle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
No. 21
The Village Restin LussFood and pubs
No. 22
Renton, Dalmoak HouseCategory A listed, 5.0 km from Balloch, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
No. 23
Kilmahew CastleScheduled monument, 5.3 km from Balloch, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
No. 24
Coach House Coffee Shopin LussFood and pubs

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