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SaveBalloch trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running and Adaptive Biking. Common trail features include bridges, skinnies and berms.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
8 trails
- Adaptive Bike
3 trails
- Hike
5 trails
- Trail Running
5 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Dec 28, 2025Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 8
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 8
- Trails E-Bike
- 3
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 3
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 5
- Trails Trail Running
- 5
- Total Distance
- 4 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,337 ft
- Total Vertical
- 860 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 915 ft
- Reports
- 31
- Photos
- 23
- Completed Counter
- 254
Popular Balloch Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 1.5 • 4,853 ft • 0 ft • 45 •
Popular blue difficulty mixed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 1.4 • 2,669 ft • 5 ft • 15 •
Flowing natural singletrack down through the woods with three skinny bridges to negotiate over some ditches. Some tight spots between trees. Rides well in the summer but best avoided during wet times to avoid erosion.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 791 ft • 0 ft • 11 •
Starts with a right left off the jump line and has a small kicker into a chute. The kicker is not mandatory and can be ridden around. From there the trail goes left through some trees and on to a small technical descent onto a small...
Balloch Mountain Bike Routes
6 miles • 146 ft • 1 • Loop •
A loop around the Renton fish farm back to the Balloch canal path
3 miles • 146 ft • 0 • Loop •
Enjoy spectacular views of Loch Lomond in this beautiful country park in West Scotland. There are 200...
33 miles • 3,109 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
Three Lochs Way Balloch to Ardlui. Can be done in reverse.
Photos of Balloch Mountain Bike
Videos of Balloch Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Strike It Lucky | Dec 28, 2025 @ 4:57pm (Europe/London) Dec 28, 2025 | Unknown | PHmotorsport | ||
| Betty Swallocks | Dec 28, 2025 @ 4:56pm (Europe/London) Dec 28, 2025 | Unknown | PHmotorsport | ||
| Fire Road / Path | May 25, 2025 @ 12:04pm May 25, 2025 | Variable | jacobrollinson155 | ||
| Deer Trail | Mar 6, 2022 @ 6:58am Mar 6, 2022 | Variable | garye-mtb | ||
| Whinny Hill\Fairy Glen | Jan 18, 2022 @ 5:49am Jan 18, 2022 | Variable | garye-mtb | ||
| Fire Road / Path | Jan 4, 2019 @ 4:43am Jan 4, 2019 | Wet | LetMeOut |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDANDO | ridden | trail | activity #98929716 | Jul 11, 2026 @ 7:21am Jul 11, 2026 |
| Walterfraser | add | route | activity #95529179 | May 25, 2026 @ 3:47pm May 25, 2026 |
| j6P5zg | comment | trail | activity #93706281 | Apr 30, 2026 @ 5:33am Apr 30, 2026 |
| PHmotorsport | add | report | activity #86216752 and 1 more | Dec 28, 2025 @ 8:56am Dec 28, 2025 |
| jacobrollinson155 | add | report | activity #72391796 | May 25, 2025 @ 12:04pm May 25, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Lots of tree felling. Track inaccessible | Apr 30, 2026 @ 5:33am Apr 30, 2026 | ||
| trail | Sadly this now looks permanently closed. Some... | Jan 5, 2022 @ 1:05pm Jan 5, 2022 | ||
| trail | We have almost finished a big downhill called... | Apr 2, 2021 @ 2:33pm Apr 2, 2021 | ||
| trail | Great wee trail hopefully more like this to come | Mar 22, 2021 @ 5:06am Mar 22, 2021 | ||
| trail | Great trail, really tricky in the wet! Fast... | Mar 15, 2021 @ 3:14am Mar 15, 2021 |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 8 | 4 miles | 1,335 ft | 3 miles | 860 ft | #6,985 | #245 | 23 | 30 | 3 | 1,413 | |
| E-Bike | 3 | 1,362 ft | 197 ft | 1,152 ft | 154 ft | 13 | 3 | 199 | ||||
| Gravel Bike | 3 | 2 miles | 410 ft | 1 mile | 381 ft | #3,403 | #171 | 4 | 1 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 2 miles | 410 ft | 1 mile | 381 ft | #4,613 | #195 | 4 | ||||
| Hike | 5 | 3 miles | 1,142 ft | 2 miles | 502 ft | #11,746 | #398 | 24 | 1 | 91 | ||
| Trail Running | 5 | 3 miles | 1,142 ft | 2 miles | 502 ft | #11,217 | #385 | 24 | 1 | 65 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Balloch?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Balloch are:
- Strike It Lucky (4.2/5)
- Betty Swallocks (4.1/5)
- Access Trail (4.1/5)
- Whinny Hill\Fairy Glen (3.4/5)
- Deer Trail (3.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Balloch?
Check the Balloch trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Balloch?
The longest trail in Balloch is Whinny Hill\Fairy Glen at 4,853 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Balloch?
Balloch has a total of 8 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Balloch to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Balloch?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Balloch is Deer Trail with 5 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Balloch?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Balloch is Whinny Hill\Fairy Glen with 479 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Balloch?
Balloch supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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Are the trails open in Balloch?
The overall region status for Balloch is Clear / Green. Out of 6 trails:
- Clear / Green: 5
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Balloch?
There are 3 trails in Balloch that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Balloch?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Balloch are: View all mountain biking routes in Balloch.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Balloch?
The most popular Strava segments in Balloch are:
- Down the gears! (402 athletes)
- Gate to top (274 athletes)
- White Lighting Burn Run (265 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Balloch?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Balloch. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 5
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Balloch?
Yes, there are 3 accessible/adaptive trails in Balloch. View all adaptive trails in Balloch for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Balloch?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Balloch are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Balloch?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Balloch are:
- Access Trail (5/5)
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