Historic bridges Β· Central Scotland
Balloch Bridge, River Leven, Balloch Road, Balloch
In or near Arden.
Balloch Bridge, River Leven, Balloch Road, Balloch β category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 minβ30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Balloch Β· 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Balloch Bridge, you can take the train to Balloch station, which is just 0.1 km away. Admission is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is G83 8LG.
About
Balloch Bridge, River Leven, Balloch Road, Balloch is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB43215). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
360Β° viewimagery from 2023
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 29/03/1996 Local Authority West Dunbartonshire Planning Authority West Dunbartonshire Parish Bonhill National Park Loch Lomond And The Trossachs NGR NS 39104 81947 Coordinates 239104, 681947 β 1908. Steel girder bridge carrrying road over River Leven. Parapet of 3 segmental arches, Double Warren truss, bolted steel coping. Ashlar dies. Flanking railings on steel plinth to outer left and right. 2 remaining lamp standards on piers. Tall piers, 3 flat arches.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Balloch Bridge is a category B listed bridge located over the River Leven on Balloch Road in the Scottish Highlands. It serves as a significant connection in the area, showcasing the architectural heritage of the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.0034, -4.5819
- District
- West Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G83 8LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dunbartonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Balloch β 0.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17847729 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balloch Bridge, River Leven, Balloch Road, Balloch?
- Balloch Bridge, River Leven, Balloch Road, Balloch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G83 8LG).
- What is Balloch Bridge, River Leven, Balloch Road, Balloch?
- Balloch Bridge, River Leven, Balloch Road, Balloch β category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balloch Bridge, River Leven, Balloch Road, Balloch?
- The nearest railway station is Balloch, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode G83 8LG.
- Is Balloch Bridge, River Leven, Balloch Road, Balloch a listed building?
- Balloch Bridge, River Leven, Balloch Road, Balloch is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Balloch Bridge, River Leven, Balloch Road, Balloch free to visit?
- Yes, Balloch Bridge, River Leven, Balloch Road, Balloch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balloch Bridge, River Leven, Balloch Road, Balloch?
- The nearest railway station is Balloch, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G83 8LG.