Highland district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Balloch

Balloch is a town in Highland district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 1,440 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 forts & heritage, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 8 churches. The must-see places are The Barn Church (2 km), Castle Stuart (4 km) and Dalcross Castle (6 km).

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Balloch at a glance

Location
Highland district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,440
Coordinates
57.4919° N, 4.1171° W
Places within 50 km
85 (85 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Balloch

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Balloch: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Balloch

109 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Balloch. The closest is Craig Phadrig (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Balloch

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Balloch. The closest is Castle Stuart (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Balloch

53 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Balloch. The closest is Loch Moy (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Balloch

18 churches within 100 km of Balloch. The closest is The Barn Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Balloch

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Balloch. The closest is Chanonry Lighthouse (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Balloch

6 museums within 100 km of Balloch. The closest is Groam House Museum (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Balloch

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Balloch
  2. 6 km Dalcross Castle · heritage site, Highland
  3. 5 km Castle Stuart · heritage site, Highland
  4. 11 km Inverness Castle · church, Highland
  5. 1 km Crown Church · church, Highland
  6. 6 km The Barn Church · church, Highland
  7. 2 km Back to Balloch

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How to reach Balloch

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Balloch by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints13109Craig Phadrig (12 km)
    Forts & heritage3681Castle Stuart (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1353Loch Moy (16 km)
    Churches818The Barn Church (2 km)
    Beaches & coast57Chanonry Lighthouse (12 km)
    Museums46Groam House Museum (14 km)
    Waterfalls26Culnaskiach Falls (33 km)
    Treks26Dava Way (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Highland Wildlife Park (54 km)
    Parks11Landmark Forest Adventure Park (37 km)
    Other attractions11Fearne Abbey (40 km)

    Balloch: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Balloch?

    The Barn Church (church, about 2 km), Castle Stuart (heritage site, about 4 km), Dalcross Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Crown Church (church, about 8 km), Inverness Castle (church, about 8 km), Old High Church (church, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Balloch?

    85 places on Spotwander: 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 forts & heritage, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 churches, 5 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Balloch?

    Craig Phadrig, about 12 km by road; Strathnairn (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Balloch?

    Castle Stuart, about 4 km by road; Dalcross Castle (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Balloch?

    Loch Moy, about 16 km by road; Loch Duntelchaig (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Balloch?

    Start in Balloch, visit Dalcross Castle, then Castle Stuart, then Inverness Castle, then Crown Church, then The Barn Church, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Balloch?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Balloch

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Balloch’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Balloch on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.