Enjoy the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond the low carbon way! Why not leave the car at Loch Lomond Shores free car park or better still, travel by public transport to Balloch………
Then……….Jump on the 4Bs bus!
Experience the beauty and tranquillity of the National Park the 4Bs way –with Loch Lomond’s NEW boatbootbike bus with a bike trailer !!
Along theWest Loch Lomond Cycle Wayfrom Balloch right up to Tarbet and Arrochar, the 4B's service makes it easy for you to combine loch cruising itineraries and ferries with a host of delightfully scenic, easy and safe cycling and walking.
And for the more adventurous, 4Bs opens up plenty of other options along the way for more demanding walking, cycling and mountain biking, including the Arden-Helensburgh Cycle Way and the new 50 kilometre Three Lochs Way walking and mountain biking route.
The 4Bs Song!
The 4Bs Bus is a wee bike bus
It’s the best wee bus frae Balloch
It goes all the way to Arrochar
But no’ as far as Falloch
Have a great day out when yer on yer bike
Or strolling doon by Luss
When yer oot o’ puff, an’ ye’ve had enough
Just jump on the 4Bs bus!
Follow the links below to plan your Boatbootbike bus day or longer stay at Loch Lomond.
Boat
To really experience the stunning scenery that Loch Lomond has to offer, you have to take to the water. There are regular boat departures all year. Click here to find out how you could use the Loch Lomond 4Bs bus, and combine a cruise and a hike (or bike) to make a fantastic day outdoors.
Boot
The opportunities for walking are endless around Loch Lomond, from a gentle stroll around beautiful Balloch Castle Country Park, to the challenge of hiking Ben Lomond. or walking the Three Lochs Way. Click here for descriptions of the walks, and to find out how you could use the 4bs bus to create your unforgettable day on the Bonnie Banks.
Bike
The Loch Lomond 4Bs bus has a bicycle trailer, to allow you to cycle the easy 14½ mile-long West Loch Lomond Cycle Path in one direction, and get the bus back. A perfect day out at Loch Lomond! Bring your own bike (trains from Glasgow accept bikes), or hire a bike from Can You Experience at Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch, Click here for more information on the West Loch Lomond cycle path, and other cycle routes in the Loch Lomond area.
Bus
At only £5.00 per adult, £2.50 per child for a FULL DAY ticket, the Loch Lomond 4Bs bus is excellent value for money, and you’ll be helping the environment too. The 4Bs bus links with trains from Glasgow city centre, so your city break could easily involve a day at Loch Lomond. Click here to see the dates of operation and timetable and start planning your day, or longer stay at Loch Lomond now.
