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Balloch Castle to Duck Bay

Summary

A very lovely gentle walk along the shores of Loch Lomond to Duck Bay, past Cameron House with stunning views across the loch. Good paths, tracks and pavements all the way.
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
5.6 miles (9 km)
Walking time:
02h 30m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Balloch Country Park. G83 8LX, NS387829

lat: 56.0120018

lon: -4.5879624

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