Loch Lomond & Loch Lomond Shores (Balloch)
Loch Lomond
The southern tip of Britain's largest freshwater lake is about 45 minutes from Glasgow by train, with boat trips offering views of islands and Ben Lomond.
From Glasgow Queen Street station, take a train to Balloch station, then walk to the Loch Lomond Shores shopping and leisure area at the southern tip of the lake. Here you'll find boat piers, the SEA LIFE aquarium, a treetop adventure course and kayak rentals. The classic outing is a roughly one-hour boat tour around the southern islands, or you can drive along the western shore to the picturesque village of Luss. The lake lies within Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Mosquitoes are plentiful in summer, so bring repellent. The coordinates given are for the lakeside pier area.
Opening hours
All day; cruises about 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Loch Katrine (The Trossachs)
- Riverside Museum & Tall Ship Glenlee
- House for an Art Lover
- Pollok Country Park & Pollok House
- Ashton Lane
- Glasgow Botanic Gardens & Kibble Palace
- The Clydeside Distillery
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum