Maid of the Loch
Balloch
Balloch is at the southern end of Loch Lomond and just off the main road from Glasgow to the West Highlands. Great wee town to visit which give you a feel for the Big Loch.
Paddle steamer-- Maid of the Loch is currently being restored at the pier.
Balloch is at the southern end of Loch Lomond and just off the main road from Glasgow to the West Highlands. Great wee town to visit which give you a feel for the Big Loch.
Paddle steamer-- Maid of the Loch is currently being restored at the pier.
There is a Sea Life Centre located in the town.Which is well worth a visit. See my film from my visit with my grand daughter >>>>>>>>
PS Maid of the Loch is the last paddle steamer built in Britain. She operated on Loch Lomond for 29 years. Maid of the Loch was built by A. & J. Inglis and launched on Thursday 5 March 1953. The ship provided a service to Ardlui at the north end of the loch, but later her last call was a few miles short of this at Inversnaid.
Above Mandarin ducks of the River Leven.
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Loch Lomond Shores is Balloch`s shopping centre. Stunning views out to Loch Lomond. The site is open all year round but I think comes alive at Christmas.There is a visitors centre.
Winter visit to Balloch. Ben Lomond in the back ground
16th of July 2017
Another Sunday another day by the loch. This time we are in Balloch.Fab walk along the River Leven and on to the Bonnie Banks.The sun was fighting to come out.
It was dry so that was advantage.The daytrippers came of the train in their droves.Most don`t leave the Leven.
Please walk the path as far as you can go so you can enjoy the views. We did.
After our walk we headed to Tullie Inn--Main street
A couple of beers done the trick.
Another Sunday another day by the loch. This time we are in Balloch.Fab walk along the River Leven and on to the Bonnie Banks.The sun was fighting to come out.
It was dry so that was advantage.The daytrippers came of the train in their droves.Most don`t leave the Leven.
Please walk the path as far as you can go so you can enjoy the views. We did.
After our walk we headed to Tullie Inn--Main street
A couple of beers done the trick.
Balloch Country Park 2019
July 2022
It was great to meet up with Rita and Steve today. We had the pleasure of meeting the couple while travelling in South Africa. When they decided to stay in Milarrochy bay campsite they contacted us-- to meet up for lunch. Milarrochy is situated on the East shore of Loch Lomond and not too far from the village of Balmaha.
Rita and Steve are hooked on travel too. It was super talking about their adventures around the world . We picked the Tullie inn Balloch for lunch. Food was very good.
After our meal we crossed the Balloch bridge over the River Leven
.We went for a walk along the river and through the Balloch Country Park. The weather was super and the walk was good too.
Late afternoon we headed back to Milarrochy.
We had a look at the campsite. Put us in the mood for a few camping weekends but sadly we had binned our tent when moving house. lol Our friends have a Campervan. Which they love to travel around the country with it. Looks cool.
Cheers Rita and Steve- for an enjoyable afternoon. Hope it`s not too long till we meet up again
It was great to meet up with Rita and Steve today. We had the pleasure of meeting the couple while travelling in South Africa. When they decided to stay in Milarrochy bay campsite they contacted us-- to meet up for lunch. Milarrochy is situated on the East shore of Loch Lomond and not too far from the village of Balmaha.
Rita and Steve are hooked on travel too. It was super talking about their adventures around the world . We picked the Tullie inn Balloch for lunch. Food was very good.
After our meal we crossed the Balloch bridge over the River Leven
.We went for a walk along the river and through the Balloch Country Park. The weather was super and the walk was good too.
Late afternoon we headed back to Milarrochy.
We had a look at the campsite. Put us in the mood for a few camping weekends but sadly we had binned our tent when moving house. lol Our friends have a Campervan. Which they love to travel around the country with it. Looks cool.
Cheers Rita and Steve- for an enjoyable afternoon. Hope it`s not too long till we meet up again
March 2021
October 2023
October 2023
Look out for Harry . He plays dead most days in the Country park.