Balloch Castle & Country Park

The location of the castle and park just above Loch Lomond is unique. It is just a few minutes walk from Balloch train station. The castle itself is currently fenced off and unfortunately cannot be visited. But the country park is really beautiful with its mature trees and the views over lake and mountains. And the Walled Garden is magical in May.

Parking is very easy, no charge. Its a very nice park, you can walk around in the garden and down to the shore. The dogs enjoyed it a lot!

This is a beautiful park with a walled garden, fairy houses, Balloch Castle, a Chinese garden, a carved dragon, a play park, lots of beautiful plants, trees & wildlife. Great for children of any age, dogs of any kind. It is well maintained. There is a pathway so easy to walk but does have some hills, walk, cycle, skate but enjoy. If you google Partick muir you can see where the carvings are. There are lots.. All that's required is imagination. Fun for all the family, take a picnic or visit the local restaurants. It's located near the station and across from the bus terminal, easily accessible. I would recommend this for anyone looking for a walk, to recharge, relax and enjoy, but please take away any rubbish from the park and respect the local wildlife as it is home to rare birds like the osprey, hawks and deer, including white deer, and white snowy owls,especially during mating season (spring). It caters for all.

Ideal place to walk with proper paths lovely views. Wide open. One important note 🚻 are excellent and they are set in the Castle ruins.

The park is beautiful to walk around and has great views over Loch Lomond. It is easy to get to. The Loch is about 5 minutes walk from Balloch train station and the "castle" about 15 minutes from there.

The Castle sits on a hill which you can conquer directly, but it is steep, and so there is a winding path that also takes you up. Unfortunately, the castle isn't really much of a castle, but moreso a house which is boarded up and so you cannot even enter it.

I'd recommend the park for its tranqulity and peacefulness. You may even come across lovely locals who will give you a history of the area and the Loch.

My dog an I shared a lovely, slow walk with frequent stops to admire the view and read the inscriptions. On an autumnal day, it was the perfect way to meander through an afternoon.

Been here twice before. Walking along the shores of Loch Lomond is just a nice thing to do.
Start in Balloch and follow the path along the shore. Through some woodlands. Shortly you'll arrive at this Country Park with it's smaller, but beautiful castle.
The grounds and park are pretty big and great to let your dog off the leash...as many do. There's enough space. Take a break, have a look at the castle or have a picnic.

You can take another path back to Balloch from here. It's a nice little roundtrip. Very easy, flat...but unpaved. So it is more difficult with a wheelchair or a stroller. Especially when it's wet and muddy.

We came here on a day with heavy rain. Only a handful of people around. But even though very wet, it was a nice little walk. If you're well prepared for any weather, then there's no stopping.

Always nice to be back here.

Magical place to go with the family with plenty to do, you can go for a walk through the park, it has a walled garden and a castle, both have been fantastically maintained,or you go for a swim in the loch to cool off. There’s also a play park for younger children. The views are absolutely stunning. You can drive around the loch as well,with plenty of secluded spots to stop and take in the views or go for a dip. Only downside is that no matter when you go it is always busy