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Discover the best top things to do in Balloch, United Kingdom (UK) including Scotland's Wild Tours, Auchentullich Farm Shop, Portnellan Organic Farm, Scottish Maritime Museum, Conic Hill, TreeZone Loch Lomond Shores, The Carrick Spa, Balloch VisitScotland iCentre, Balloch Castle Country Park, Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre.
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1. Scotland's Wild Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 101 reviews
We provide 5 Star, Extra Small Group, Active Sightseeing Tours around Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Tours for up to 8 visitors, ensuring an inclusive and personable experience Departing from with the National park See and walk the best bits of 720 square miles Active Sightseeing, or as we like to call it, #Sightdoing We get out and walk the beautiful scenery we are seeing
Reviewed By ananke2 - Central Poland, Poland
A really well planned trip by the profesional guide. A schedule was presented at the beginning of the trip.
John was fully prepared for any circumstances ( water, water proof clothes, cookies, etc)
He was very nice and caring, he had big knowledge of the history of Scotland, patiently answered milions of our guestions. Even though the wether
was rainy and unpleasant ( typically scottish) the time passed quickly.
On the whole the trip was really successful and we can recommend it to everybody.
If you are not prepared for the trip John always is.
Karolina, Edyta, Ewelina from Poland
2. Auchentullich Farm Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
We are a small family run dairy farm on the banks of Loch Lomond, promoting fresh local Scottish produce. We have a range of locally supplied meat, veg and condiments to suit all you foodies out there. Opening Hours: 7 days a week, 10am-6pm.
Reviewed By lobstermadboy - Plymouth
Great local meat, hand made ice cream and milk from the herd on site. Proper non-homogenised although still pasteurised. In fact, so old school that my accompanying teenagers refused to drink it as they are not used to cream on the top of milk and refused to believe that it hadn't "gone off". But they are the sort of teenagers who don't understand how I accessed facebook before we had mobile phones.....
3. Portnellan Organic Farm
Overall Ratings
5 based on 24 reviews
Portnellan is a family run organic beef farm on the southern shore of Loch Lomond and has been farmed by the Scott-Park family since 1952. Over the last few years Portnellan has diversified into self-catering, glamping, speedboat tours, paddle board hire and boat moorings. The farm occupies a magnificent location on the shores of Loch Lomond and offers panoramic views over the loch and Mountains. Only 40 minutes from Glasgow, Portnellan Farm offers both privacy and seclusion whilst being easy to get to from both Glasgow and Edinburgh. The farm has its own pier from which Chris operates speedboat tours and SUP hire. At 24 miles long and up to 5 miles wide, Loch Lomond is the UK's largest inland body of water and probably the most famous! Explore some of the most beautiful scenery Scotland has to offer by luxury speedboat or by paddle board.
Reviewed By debs_reda - London, United Kingdom
When it comes to unparalleled beauty, you'd be hard-pushed to find somewhere that competes with Portnellan. My new husband and I have travelled a lot and can honestly say we've never had a nicer stay anywhere in the world and are extremely grateful to David, Freda and Chris for making it so special.
I could go on and on about everything we loved, but in short, it was all perfect. Stunning views, clean and cosy accommodation, excellent facilities, great communication in the run-up to and throughout our stay and a super-friendly family made our trip seamless and enjoyable and we'll definitely return one day. Thank you, David, Freda and Chris for such a wonderful week!
4. Scottish Maritime Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 190 reviews
The Denny Ship Model Experiment Tank, part of the Scottish Maritime Museum, is a fantastic collection of working exhibits, models and artefacts based in the last remaining building of Alexander Denny and Sons one of the Clydes most famous and innovative shipyards.
Reviewed By john g - Largs, United Kingdom
Another excellent museum to complete the overall maritime experience started at Irvine. Our guide, Anne, was extremely knowledgeable and explained the history and workings of the Company in an interesting and intriguing manner. Wonderful to recall the great days of shipbuilding and innovation that was the Clyde.
5. Conic Hill
Overall Ratings
5 based on 297 reviews
Reviewed By ChazBroon - South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
This is a must do walk hill climb if visiting Loch Lomond.
Only takes 45 mins to the top if you are very fit. Starting from the visitor centre car park (free) Fantastic views of the Loch and surrounding areas. Very steep in places but our Jack Russell whose legs are only bit shorter than mine, made it with a few rests on the way up. But I need to admit it took him 3 days to recover.
I found it very steep on the way down and it took a lot longer to get down that it did to get up!
6. TreeZone Loch Lomond Shores
Overall Ratings
5 based on 99 reviews
Treezone is a fun, action packed Aerial Adventure course on the bonny banks of Loch Lomond, one of Scotland's most spectacular visitor destinations. You will balance on beams dangle from vines and zip through the trees surrounded by wildlife. This adventure is suitable for adventurers from 7 years old and upwards, with a minimum height restriction of 110cm. Prepare for the ultimate high wire forest adventure!
Reviewed By Natasha M
We have just completed this and myself, my partner and our friends had a great time! From entering Viv was so friendly and a good laugh, one of my acrylics broke doing my harness and Viv came to the rescue with a file then Fiona managed to save my nail ! Thanks girls. Through the adventure Viv was so supportive and without her myself and my friend would have gave up! We all had a laugh and would go back again !
7. The Carrick Spa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 316 reviews
Reviewed By linda m - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Had a great relaxing day with my daughter, spa facilities are excellent outside jacuzzi with stunning scenery is the highlight of the visit, had a lovely lunch and a great back massage all the staff are very helpful and friendly and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a special treat .
8. Balloch VisitScotland iCentre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
Balloch Information Centre is located in the beautiful red sandstone Old Station Building in the centre of Balloch, directly opposite Balloch Central train station. Balloch is a charming town located at the southern edge of Loch Lomond and is a great base for exploring the beautiful Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. For those that enjoy the great outdoors, Balloch is a great place to get active both on land and on water with a wide range of activities on offer throughout the year. A warm welcome awaits you at Balloch VisitScotland Information Centre where the knowledgeable staff will assist you in how to spend the perfect day in Balloch, providing you with a local map and many suggestions as to what you can do. You can also purchase discounted tickets for local attractions to include the Loch Lomond Sealife Centre and the Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre. There is also a wide selection of Scottish gifts that can be purchased from the Information Centre, such as Harris Tweed bags and purses, shortbread and a wide selection of guide books and maps. Getting to Balloch couldn't be easier! Trains leave frequently from Glasgow city centre directly to Balloch and Scottish Citylink coaches pass Balloch as they travel north. Balloch is well connected by road by the A82 and A811.
Reviewed By phuismans154 - Uden, The Netherlands
The people from Visit Scotland Information Centre in Balloch were a fantastic help when we had trouble finding B&B accommodation. Carolyn has been searching and making phonecalls for more than 2 hours to find us 5 B&B's! But she hung in there until she found all the accommodations we needed! Thanks again!
9. Balloch Castle Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 303 reviews
Reviewed By Floflegs - Balloch, United Kingdom
This is a great place for walks. If you are feeling energetic you can do a long walk right round the end via the Fairy Glen. If not you can cut down to the shore via the zigzag path. Good playparks for wee ones at the bottom and a cafe by the jetty. Toilets there too. Downside is if you have parked in the car park it is a steep climb back up. The castle has been having work done and looks better. There are some amazing tree sculptures to seek out. Great place too for a picnic on a good day. Dogs have plenty of space to run around. There are 2 Gardens. A walled one with lovely borders where you can have a seat and a Chinese one near the castle. Well worth a visit.
10. Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 459 reviews
Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre is located in a natural woodland. With purpose built housings, it is an ideal setting for nearly 40 Birds of Prey & Owls. The centre is home to over 20 Owls, representing every native species as well as unique or unusual species from other parts of the world. See "Orla", the magnificent Golden Eagle. And learn of our successes in rehabilitation of wild Birds of Prey & Owls. The education cabin provides a comfortable environment to learn about our residents. Full of information and displays of eggs, skulls and feathers. Children (and adults) can complete the quiz sheets or colour in sheets of our various birds. An educational day out for all ages, and a chance to relax in wonderful surroundings.
Reviewed By Rokiisun - Fife, United Kingdom
Visited the birds of prey centre with two friends on a day trip up to Balloch. It’s a fantastic centre with many different types of birds of prey and well worth the visit (even in the rain).
The birds are well cared for and there are a few displays and pieces of information throughout the area and inside huts about various birds of prey and falconry and although it’s a very small attraction you will not be left dissapointed.
Loved seeing the different species of birds of prey and would definitely return in the future. You can easily spend anywhere from thirty minutes to an hour here but it’s definetely worth it because you are helping the birds of prey and the centre.
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