The Loch Lomond 4Bs offers visitors, of
all ages and fitness levels a multitude of exciting
outdoor activity options for experiencing the beauty
and tranquillity of the National Park.
MULTI-ACTIVITY
The 4Bs brings together local cycle routes; numerous
walks and cruise itineraries with a scheduled bus service
on the A82 between Balloch and Tarbet. The bus with
a bike trailer gives you the chance to experience exciting
combinations for exploring the outdoors in the area.
REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
By utilising the four modes of transport your carbon
footprint on the National Park will be reduced.
Why not hop on the bus to Tarbet, embark on a cruise
to the peaceful haven of Inversnaid on the eastern shore
of Loch Lomond and enjoy a walk around the RSPB Nature
Reserve? Alternatively hire a bike and explore the west
Loch Lomond cycle route or stretch your legs along many
walks in Luss and return back to Balloch by bus?
Plan your day at Loch Lomond with this helpful guide:
West Loch Lomond By Bike
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.
Outward : Bus : Depart Loch Lomond Shores 11:08, 15:08
Cycle : Allow 2.5 hours
Return : By bicycle!
Ben Lomond Hike Take the 4Bs bus to Inverbeg and pick up the
ferry to the hamlet of Rowardennan where you can access
the hike up Ben Lomond - Scotland's most southerly Munro,
reaching a height of 3,194 feet. Enjoy spectacular views
from the summit of this famous mountain which towers
over the eastern shore of Loch Lomond. This is a strenuous
hike, and should be undertaken only with a map and appropriate
hillwalking equipment. You will have plenty of time
to enjoy your walk and have a refreshing drink in the
local hotel before your return boat and bus trip.
Outward : Bus : Depart Loch Lomond Shores 09:08 Boat:
10:00 Boot: Allow 5 hours for the hike
Return : Boat : 17:30 Bus 18:09
Ferry Price : £7 return for boat
West Highland Way Rambler
Combine a cruise on Loch Lomond with a walk along one
of the most scenic stretches of the West Highland Way
from Rowardennan to Inversnaid. Take the 4 Bs bus to
Tarbet, where a ferry will take you on a 45 minute cruise
to Rowardennan on the eastern shore. Enjoy a one-way
leisurely 8 mile walk enjoying stunning views across
the Loch to the Arrochar Alps and north to Ben Lui.
Re-embark at Inversnaid for the half hour cruise back
to Tarbet.
Outward : Bus : Depart Loch Lomond Shores 09:08 Boat
: 10:00 Boot : Allow 4 hours for the hike
Return : Boat (Inversnaid) 16:30 Bus : 18:00
Ferry Price : £14.50 for adults, £9.50 children
Inversnaid Explorer Your 4Bs bus drops you in the village of Tarbet,
where you can cruise the stunning fjord-like north end
of Loch Lomond to the peaceful haven of Inversnaid.
Once at Inversnaid you can enjoy one of the numerous
short walks in the area - visit Rob Roy's cave, the
Arklet waterfalls, or stroll around the RSPB nature
reserve. Or why not take your bike on the boat, and
cycle up the hill to the spectacular surroundings of
Loch Arklet and Loch Katrine - 3 Lochs in one day!
Outward : Bus Depart Loch Lomond Shores 09:08 or 11:08,
Boat : 11:30 or 13:30
Boot : Allow 1 to 2 hours for your walk Cycle : Allow
2 hours
Return : Boat : 14:00 or 16:30 Bus : 16:00 or 18:00
Ferry Price : Adults £8.50 Children £5.00
Helensburgh by bike Why not hire a bike and explore the Arden/Helensburgh
cycle route, enjoying some delightful safe cycling in
historic and peaceful Glen Fruin before wheeling over
to see Rennie Mackintosh’s architectural masterpiece,
‘The Hill House,’ in Helensburgh (Open from
13:30).
Luss village walks Hop on the 4Bs bus to the pretty conservation
village of Luss. You then have a choice of walks. First
option is a short and easy walk around the village of
Luss and the surrounding countryside. Visit the church
with the Viking grave, and see the remnants of the slate
quarry on which Luss was founded. Or, if you're an experienced
hillwalker, why not tackle the Luss hills, a fantastic
5 hour circular walk affording stunning views of Loch
Lomond and the islands, and offering superb vistas towards
the Cobbler and the Arrochar Alps.
Outward : Bus : Depart Loch Lomond Shores 09:08, 11:08,
or 15:08
Boot : Allow one hour for Luss village, or 5 hours for
Luss hills.
Return : Bus : 12:20, 16:20, or 18:20
Balloch Castle Country Park A short 10 minute walk from Balloch Train station
takes you to the beautiful surroundings of Balloch Castle
Country Park. A one hour walk will allow you to appreciate
the best of what the park has to offer, and there's
even a play park for the kids! Why not walk back through
Balloch village and stop at one of the cafes or bars
for some food or refreshments?
