Walks
45 min from the farm
Ben Lomond
The most southerly Munro, forty-five minutes from the farm. It's a full day out, not an afternoon.
Ben Lomond rises above the east shore of the loch, and at 974 metres it's the first Munro many people climb. The usual route starts at Rowardennan, at the end of the road up the east side, past Balmaha. Plan for most of the day, go prepared for the weather to change, and start early.
The reward for a day like that is coming back to a hot tub that's already hot, or the barrel sauna if you're in the Thistle Pod. If the tops are in cloud, swap it for one of the lower walks closer to home.
Good to know
- About forty-five minutes' drive from the farm
- Most of a day on the hill: start early
- Proper boots, waterproofs and food
- Check the mountain forecast before you set off
Where to stay
45 min from your own hot tub
Two glamping pods on Ballagan Farm, just outside Balloch, 45 min from Ben Lomond. Each sleeps four, with an en-suite, a private hot tub and a south-facing view across the farm's fields.
Glamping in the Trossachs
More within reach
- 5 minBalloch Marina
Boat trips out onto the loch and its thirty-odd islands.
- 6 minLoch Lomond Shores
Pedal boats, canoe hire, crazy golf, SEA LIFE and the Bird of Prey Centre.
- 7 minThe Dumpling
A short climb near Gartocharn with an outsized view for the effort.
- 7 minRSPB Loch Lomond
Dog-friendly trails, herons and swans, free parking and somewhere to sit.
- 20 minConic Hill, Balmaha
The classic panorama down the length of the loch.
- 25 minLuss village
Conservation cottages, a pebble beach and a pier café.
- 15 minWest Highland Way
Walk a section, or keep going: it runs all the way north.
Get in touch
Planning a trip to Ben Lomond?
Ask us anything about getting there, the best time to go, or which pod suits. We live here.
- Call or text
- 07731 989987
- Find us
- Ballagan Farm, Balloch
Loch Lomond, G83 8LY