Balloch Castle & Country Park Drymen Road, Balloch, Arrochar G83 8LX

"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."

"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."

"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!"

"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."