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We are the Glasgow Ramblers. If you enjoy walking or want to give it a try come and join us.

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Overview

Meeting outside Marks and Spencer, Central Station, Glasgow at 9:30am for the 9:45am train stopping at Dumbarton Central. Walkers should buy a return ticket to Balloch.

From Dumbarton Central we will walk alongside the River Leven to Balloch. This section is 5 miles and mostly flat. On arrival at Balloch we will make a short detour to Loch Lomond Shores for toilets and lunch. We will then return to Balloch to walk 3.5 miles around Balloch Country Park. 

We should arrive in Balloch around 12:30pm and be ready to return on 14:38 to Glasgow Central. Trains to Glasgow are at 11 minutes and 38 minutes past the hour.

Walkers who only wish to walk around Balloch Country Park may join us at Balloch. Please let the walk leader know in advance.

Sunday, 19 October 2025
Start time:
9:25 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Walk is mostly on flat tarmac paths.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 58773 65117
Nearest postcode:
G2 8HA
what3words:
trader.orbit.trials
Start time:
9:25 am

Meeting at Marks and Spencer on concourse.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NS 39030 81906
Nearest postcode:
G83 8LG
what3words:
airtime.comforted.tarnished
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

Return journey from Balloch. Please buy return rail ticket Glasgow to Balloch

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 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