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Path to Conic Hill Summit – View of Loch Lomond loop from Balmaha

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Stirling

Buchanan

Path to Conic Hill Summit – View of Loch Lomond loop from Balmaha

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Path to Conic Hill Summit – View of Loch Lomond loop from Balmaha

02:42

8.61km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

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Bus stop

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547 m

View of Loch Lomond

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great foretaste of the coming days WHW. Def. the highlight of the first stage. In October it was well attended at sunset, but not uncomfortably overcrowded.

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597 m

Conic Hill is part of a major geological feature known as the Highland Boundary Fault. This forms a zone separating the lowlands to the south from the Highlands to the north, each with different rock types, landscapes, animal and plant life, and cultural heritage. There are wonderful views from the top.
lochlomond-trossachs.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Conic-route-card.pdf

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1.54 km

Stone Steps to Conic Hill

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Very elaborately maintained section of path. The stones certainly make it easier to walk on wet days and protect the section from erosion. However, we didn't find it very pleasant to walk downhill. You have to be careful where you put your foot.

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1.59 km

View of Loch Lomond

Highlight • Natural Monument

1.64 km

View of Loch Lomond from Bealach Ard

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Bealach Ard is the gap in the ridge between Conic Hill and the subsidiary Tom nan Oisgin. For those ascending to Conic Hill from Balmaha, emerging from the trees here is a glorious moment, revealing a stunning Highland vista. Views across Loch Lomond's islands and over to the Arrochar Alps are sure to stir the soul.

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2.09 km

View of Loch Lomond from Conic Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a fantastic walk over varied terrain
We walked this over seven days
Check out my website for photos and description of the walk
imcintosh.com/west-highland-way-galleries

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2.41 km

View of the Summit of Conic Hill

Highlight • Summit

From up here I have a fantastic view of Loch Lomond.

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2.57 km

View of Loch Lomond from Conic Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Once you've crested the top of Conic Hill you're rewarded with this magnificent view of Loch Lomond and the mountains beyond. Of course, if it's raining you'll not see any of this, but you can gain comfort from the fact that the view is there regardless, just hidden behind lots (and lots) of cloud.

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8.61 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.98 km

2.84 km

2.25 km

534 m

Surfaces

5.00 km

1.55 km

1.12 km

771 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Path to Conic Hill Summit – View of Loch Lomond loop from Balmaha

View of Loch Lomond