Walk

Conic Hill

Balmaha, Scotland

Short, steep climb with the best view of the Loch Lomond islands.

Cost
Free
Time to allow
2 hours

The hill sits right on the Highland Boundary Fault, so the islands line up like stepping stones across the loch. A 1.5 to 2 hour round trip from the Balmaha car park on a clear path. Wind is strong on top.

Good to know

  • Start from the Balmaha visitor centre car park
  • Allow 2 hours return
  • Dogs on lead; livestock in the fields in spring
Best time
Clear mornings or sunset
Getting there
Paid car park at Balmaha; walking path with some steep steps
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

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