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Glasgow Young Walkers Group

We are the Glasgow Young Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Join Glasgow Young Walkers for a kiddie-friendly leisurely walk around Balloch - all walkers welcome, you do not have to be a parent to come :D

Saturday, 11 May 2024
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy Access
Distance:
4km / 2.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Getting there
By car: Balloch is around 30 min drive from Central Glasgow. Balloch Castle Country Park car park is free: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WPzwnsP3vya2v9fw7
By public transport: Trains to Balloch leave every 30 minutes from Glasgow Queen Street - the 10.13 train gets to Balloch at 11.02.
Please note that number of attendees is limited to 10 adults for this walk, but unlimited children.
This is a gentle stroll through Balloch country park, along the shores of Loch Lomond and up past the castle ruins. There's plenty to see and do for kiddies, including a play park stop halfway round and a secret garden at the end. Balloch has lots of other attractions, including a Sea Life centre. We can go for lunch/coffee at the end.
Please note that this walk will only go ahead in good weather conditions. If the weather is not good enough, the event will be postponed.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Introductory walk
  • No car needed
  • Pushchair friendly
  • No Stiles
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 38981 81803
Nearest postcode:
G83 8SN
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Start time:
11:00 am

Balloch train station

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking