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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

01:08

3.25km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Waypoints

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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.
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1.45 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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1.52 km

View over Loch Lomond from Conic Hill

Highlight • Lake

Great view over the southern end of Loch Lomond, if you have made it to the top.

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1.62 km

View of Loch Lomond

Highlight • Natural Monument

1.67 km

Stone Steps to Conic Hill

Highlight • Trail

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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3.03 km

Tom Weir Statue and View of Conic Hill

Highlight • Monument

Great to linger awhile on the water

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3.14 km

The Oak Tree Inn, Balmaha

Highlight • Rest Area

A wonderful hotel with restaurant and pub in Balmaha. There are rooms in the main house and various additional houses on the premises. The rooms are very nice - but quite simply furnished. Balmaha is an ideal stop on the West Highland Way. Also part of the hotel complex is the Village Shop, where you can get all sorts of delicious or practical things.

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3.25 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.72 km

1.16 km

213 m

142 m

Surfaces

1.67 km

932 m

372 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 8 May

14°C

3°C

25 %

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

View of Loch Lomond