Balloch Country Park Drymen Road, Balloch G83 8LX | |
01389752977 | |
Balloch Castle Country Park Website | |
Facebook information can be found here | |
Balloch Castle Country Park lies on the southeast shores of Loch Lomond, on the northern edge of Balloch, 20 miles north of Glasgow. The park itself comprises 200 acres of semi-natural and ornamental woodland, open parkland, formal gardens, meadow, play parks and shoreline. It is located directly on the south-east shores of Loch Lomond, on the northern edge of Balloch.
The park is quintessentially a 19th century private estate, developed as a park at the beginning of the 20th century. Its design and layout has remained largely unaltered since 1800, at the time the current castle was built. In the park you can explore the Fairy Glen, Chinese Garden, Pleasure Grounds, Quarry Pond, Kitchen Garden, Secret Garden, Woodlands and Parklands. There is also a loch-side kiosk serving hot and cold snacks and refreshments from Easter to September.
The park plays host to the Loch Lomond Highland Games every July, and has been the venue for major concerts including REM, Oasis, and Runrig.
Join Hormonetics and Yoga and Pilates with Eileen for The Meno Mile for your wellbeing, good conversation and support from like minded ladies in a safe women only group.
READ MOREThe Quay is Glasgow's number one destination for great times - bars, restaurants, bowling, movies and gaming... they've got it all - plus loads of free parking!
READ MOREJoin Boat Trips Helensburgh for a tour of the Clyde Estuary, round the Sugar Boat Wreck, to the Holy Loch, up the River Clyde, and a variety of other places!
READ MOREVisit the Riverside Museum for FREE and experience the wonder of Glasgow's industrial heritage in this striking building designed by internationally renowned architect Zaha Hadid.
READ MORELoch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre is located within the boundaries of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, the first National Park in Scotland.
READ MOREGlasgow Science Centre is one of Scotland's must-see visitor attractions situated on the banks of the Clyde.
READ MOREInveraray Castle is the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll, Chief of the Clan Campbell and an iconic, must-see visitor attraction on the West Coast of Scotland.
READ MOREWith 270 hectares of woodland, moorland and heathland, connected by a network of paths, there's plenty to explore at Mugdock Country Park!
READ MOREAshton Lane is a cobbled backstreet in the West End of Glasgow and is noted for its bars, restaurants and licensed cinema!
READ MORELet your little travellers experience the wonders of the world with a journey they will never forget at Wonder World Soft Play Glasgow!
READ MOREGeilston Garden is a magical 200-year-old walled garden by the River Clyde with adventure playground and floral mini-maze!
READ MOREKelvingrove Park is a public park located on the River Kelvin in the West End of Glasgow.
READ MORELying just a few miles from the centre of Glasgow, Holmwood House has been described as Alexander 'Greek' Thomson's finest domestic design!
READ MORE