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Bikes

The Loch Lomond 4Bs bus is equipped with a bicycle trailer which can carry 10 bikes. This allows you the unique opportunity to cycle the West Loch Lomond Cycle Path in one direction, and get the bus back! The fare for the bus is only £4.00 for a day ticket, and this includes the carriage of your bike.
You can bring your bike on the train from Glasgow to meet the bus, or by car there is free parking at Loch Lomond Shores visitor centre, and you can take the bus from there.

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Bikes are available to hire from Can You Experience (based at Loch Lomond Shores Visitor Centre), or the Coach House coffee shop in Luss.

If you only want to cycle part of the route, because you have a full day ticket, you can take the bus to the start point of your choice and still get the bus back without any extra payment.
Have a look below for a full description of the West Loch Lomond Cycle route, and other cycle routes in the area.

West Loch Lomond Cycle Path
14.5 miles one-way.
The scenic West Loch Lomond cycle route runs from Balloch in the island-studded south of Loch Lomond to Tarbet in the fjord-like north. This flat cycle route is 14.5 miles long, and is mostly off-road. The 4Bs bus with bike trailer means you can take the bus to Tarbet, then cycle the return route one-way, giving you more time to have a relaxing day out, take in the amazing scenery, and spend some time in the beautiful conservation village of Luss. Refreshments and meals available at Balloch, Luss and Inverbeg. Allow 2-2.5 hours cycle time one-way .

Balloch Castle Country Park
3 miles round trip.
The castle is set in a commanding position overlooking the loch. A gentle incline up the main avenue will reward you with panoramic views. Explore the park further to find the site of the original castle at the mouth of the River Leven complete with moat. The traffic free environment and numerous play areas contribute to the park being an ideal venue for families with young children. Allow 1-1.5 hours cycle time.

Balloch to Helensburgh
15 miles (return journey)
A road-side cycle or walk connecting Loch Lomond to the bustling town of Helensburgh, on the banks of the River Clyde. When you’re there, take the time to visit Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s house. The ‘Hill House’ (open 13.30- 17.00) is considered to be Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s finest domestic creation. Sitting high above the Clyde, it is home to original Mackintosh furniture and interior design and also has attractive formal gardens designed recognisably in the Mackintosh style. Or why not explore the peaceful backroads of beautiful Glen Fruin with its memorial to Scotland’s last clan battle. Allow 3 hours to walk or 1 hour to cycle from Balloch to Helensburgh. Helensurgh and Lomond Footpath map especially useful & available from local visitor information centres.
(Train connections back to Balloch - change at Dalreoch Station)

Balloch to Drymen
21 miles (return journey )
This route is part of the National Cycle Network, route 7. It follows undulating country roads through lush farmland. The panoramic views towards Ben Lomond to the north and the Campsies to the south east are stunning. Refreshments and meals can be obtained from the villages of Croftamie and Drymen. Allow four hours for your return trip.

Balloch to Dumbarton Castle
7.5 miles one-way. (A regular train service between Dumbarton East and Balloch enables this one way route or simply retrace your route)
This route follows the meandering River Leven from it's source (Loch Lomond) to the River Clyde. The route is traffic free apart from a short section through Dumbarton. The castle is situated on a 240 ft volcanic plug and boasts a long and colourful history dating as far back as AD 450. Historic Scotland manage and maintain the castle which is open to the public.

 

 

 
 

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