# Balloch Castle Country Park, Loch Lomond — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Explore woodland trails and an adventure playground beside Loch Lomond, with a historic gatehouse to discover and an onsite restaurant for family refreshments. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/loch-lomond/attractions/balloch-castle-country-park (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Park 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Balloch Castle Country Park Drymen Road, Balloch [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1981681725704611305&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Emma CHABRUNT](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/104678130280778100999) **In short:** Balloch Castle Country Park is a park in Loch Lomond, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 3,362 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Balloch Castle Country Park Explore woodland trails and an adventure playground beside Loch Lomond, with a historic gatehouse to discover and an onsite restaurant for family refreshments. ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible seating Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Abdul Rahman](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104036367630710177671/reviews) ★★★★★ Balloch Castle Country Park is a beautiful place to spend a few hours with family and friends. The park is surrounded by lush greenery, well-kept gardens, and scenic walking paths, creating a peaceful atmosphere that's perfect for a picnic or a relaxing day outdoors. The children's play area is a great addition for families, and one of the biggest attractions is the easy access to the shores of Loch Lomond, where you can enjoy stunning views and a lovely waterside walk. Unfortunately, the main disappointment is Balloch Castle itself. While it remains an impressive landmark from the outside, it is currently closed and boarded up, meaning visitors cannot explore or enjoy what should be the centrepiece of the park. It feels like a missed opportunity for such a historic building. Another significant drawback is the lack of public toilet facilities, which can be inconvenient, especially for families with young children or visitors planning to spend several hours in the park. Despite these shortcomings, the park's natural beauty, open spaces, family-friendly facilities, and access to Loch Lomond make it well worth a visit. If the castle were restored and proper public toilets were provided, this would easily be a five-star destination. 🌳🏰🌊 · via Google [T.D.I ROBERTS](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117004170234970296354/reviews) ★★★★★ A Perfect Family Day Out at Balloch Castle Country Park for us. This is one of Scotland's hidden gems and a fantastic place to spend a few hours or an entire day. Set on the shores of Loch Lomond, the park offers beautiful scenery, peaceful walks, and plenty of space for families, children, and dogs to enjoy. · via Google [Chathura Medagedara](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114626303243806735304/reviews) ★★★★★ Balloch Castle Country Park is a lovely place to visit, set right on the banks of Loch Lomond. The castle itself is beautiful, although it is currently under repair so you can’t go inside — still very nice to see from the outside and full of character. The park is perfect for families, with a great children’s play area and lots of open space to relax. There are well-maintained walking paths throughout the park, offering peaceful walks and stunning views over the loch. It’s a great spot for a stroll, a picnic, or just enjoying nature. Overall, a really nice place to spend a few hours, especially if you enjoy scenic walks and being by the water. Highly recommended despite the castle being closed. 🌿🏰 · via Google [Saratu Wakawa](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112555566927022293560/reviews) ★★★★★ Such a lovely serene park with a good walk trail surrounded by beautiful nature, water, birds, and good cruise to get on if you are up for it. Overall a good day to spend outdoors especially when the sun is out. The walk is easy and you can grab ice cream to cool off or grab a bite. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x4888533735ecf3bd:0x1b805907b681a5e9!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this country park offers stunning views of Loch Lomond, well-maintained walking paths, and beautiful gardens. They also highlight the large children's play area, ample free parking, and accessible, clean restrooms. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Loch Lomond, The Highlands, Drymen Road, Balloch, Alexandria, G83 8LX [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=56.0127698%2C-4.5833145) **Category** Parks & Play Areas **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (3,362 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Destination** Loch Lomond [More attractions in Loch Lomond](https://staycation.co.uk/loch-lomond/attractions) ★ 4.5 (3,362 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/balloch-castle-country-park-p252431?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [08707 200 607](tel:08707200607) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Loch Lomond **Postcode** G83 8LX **Plus Code** 9C8Q2C78+4M [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x4888533735ecf3bd:0x1b805907b681a5e9!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4888533735ecf3bd:0x1b805907b681a5e9!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4888533735ecf3bd:0x1b805907b681a5e9!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Loch Lomond Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Balloch Castle Country Park is mainly outdoors. ### What ages is Balloch Castle Country Park suitable for? Balloch Castle Country Park suits all ages. ### Is Balloch Castle Country Park wheelchair accessible? Balloch Castle Country Park has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### Is there parking at Balloch Castle Country Park? Yes: free car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact Balloch Castle Country Park? 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