Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Balmaha
Balmaha — village in Stirling, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Balloch · 9.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Balmaha in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Balloch, located 9.4 km away. Entry to Balmaha is free.
About
Balmaha is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 60 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Stirling, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.0833°, -4.5373°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Balmaha (Gaelic: Baile Mo Thatha) is a village on the eastern shore of Loch Lomond in the council area of Stirling, Scotland. The village is a popular tourist destination for picnickers and day trippers from Glasgow as well as walkers on the West Highland Way. The only road passing through the village is the B837. Boat trips leave from Balmaha for the town of Balloch and the village of Luss as well as nearby Inchcailloch Island. Balmaha sits at the westerly foot of Conic Hill, and is roughly 30 kilometres (20 miles) along the West Highland Way if coming from Milngavie.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0833, -4.5373
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- G63 0JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Population
- 60
- Nearest railway station
- Balloch — 9.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q805465 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Balmaha (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Main Street, Balmaha.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Tom Weir Statue
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
Arrochoile B&B
Hostels · 0.4 km
Creag an Eoin
Mountains & hills · 0.5 km
Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve
Wildlife reserves · 0.9 km
Tom nan Oisgin (Oisgean)
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
'The Kitchen' Crannog
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
'The Kitchen' Crannog
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Church
Historic houses · 1.1 km
Inchcailloch,church & burial ground,Loch Lomond
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Endrick Water
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.3 km
Clairinsh
Islands · 1.3 km
Farm
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Balmaha is a small village located in the Scottish Highlands, with a population of 60. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 60
- Constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Balmaha
47 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Balmaha →
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Aber Isle
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Clairinsh
Clairinsh — island in Loch Lomond, Stirling, Scotland, UK.
📷 2Islands · Central Scotland
Creinch
Creinch — island in Loch Lomond, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
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Ellanderroch
Ellanderroch — island in Loch Lomond, Stirling, Scotland, UK.
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Inchcailloch
Inchcailloch — island in Loch Lomond, Stirling, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · Central Scotland
Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve
Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve — nature reserve in Stirling, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Milarrochy Bay
Milarrochy Bay — bay in Loch Lomond, Stirling, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Islands · Central Scotland
Torrinch
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Gartocharn
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📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Milton of Buchanan
Milton of Buchanan in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Black Linn of Blairvaich
Black Linn of Blairvaich in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Endrick Water
Endrick Water in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Arrochymore, dun site
Arrochymore, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
'The Kitchen' Crannog
'The Kitchen' Crannog — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Church
Church — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Farm
Farm — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Tom Weir Statue
Tom Weir Statue — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Gartocharn Church, Church Road, Gartocharn
Gartocharn Church, Church Road, Gartocharn — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Buchanan Parish Church and Churchyard
Buchanan Parish Church and Churchyard — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Inchcailloch,church & burial ground,Loch Lomond
Inchcailloch,church & burial ground,Loch Lomond — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Tom Weir Statue
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📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Arrochoile B&B
Arrochoile B&B — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Creag an Eoin
Creag an Eoin — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · Central Scotland
Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve
Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve — nature reserve in Stirling, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Tom nan Oisgin (Oisgean)
Tom nan Oisgin (Oisgean) — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 187 m.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
'The Kitchen' Crannog
'The Kitchen' Crannog — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Balmaha
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Arrochoile B&B
Arrochoile B&B — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Wild Camp (3 Tents)
Wild Camp (3 Tents) — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Inchcailloch Campsite
Inchcailloch Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Milarrochy Bay Camping And Caravanning Club Site
Milarrochy Bay Camping And Caravanning Club Site — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Lagganbeg Caravan Park
Lagganbeg Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Cashel Camping & Caravan Park Forest Holidays
Cashel Camping & Caravan Park Forest Holidays — a campsite in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Central Bar, 127 Main Street, Renton
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Ardencaple Hotel Including Former Stables, Rhu Road Lower, Rhu
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The James Watt
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Fox and Hounds Inn, South Street, Houston
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Wheatsheaf Public House, 1-3 Canal Street, Renfrew
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balmaha?
- Balmaha is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G63 0JQ).
- What is Balmaha?
- Balmaha — village in Stirling, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Balmaha?
- The nearest railway station is Balloch, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode G63 0JQ.
- Is Balmaha free to visit?
- Yes, Balmaha is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balmaha?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode G63 0JQ. It sits within the Stirling and Strathallan parliamentary constituency.