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Balloch Castle & Knockour Hill loop from Balloch — Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park

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Balloch Castle & Knockour Hill loop from Balloch — Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park

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Balloch Castle & Knockour Hill loop from Balloch — Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park

01:12

9.49km

220m

Running

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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672 m

Loch Lomond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Loch Lomond is the largest lake in Britain by surface area, it's formed on the highland boundary fault and is within the Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park.
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4.42 km

View of Loch Lomond from Knockour Hill

Highlight • Summit

Knockour Hill is mostly wooded with some clear areas where you can glimpse a wonderful view over Loch Lomond. The trig point is at 173m and this highest point is at about 175m.

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7.92 km

Balloch Castle Country Park affords wonderful views over Loch Lomond. The park comprises 200 acres (80 ha) of semi-rural ornamental woodland, parks, gardens, meadows, and shoreline. The castle itself is closed but still a fine building to admire.

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9.49 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.95 km

2.10 km

1.31 km

1.14 km

Surfaces

3.10 km

2.98 km

2.90 km

507 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

17°C

10°C

25 %

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View of Loch Lomond from Knockour Hill

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