Getting Here
By road
The post code is G63 0AR for putting into your sat nav or route planner. Note: Look for the electric barrier gate just before The Rowardennan Hotel on the left, use the security code provided to get through the gate. Then turn right after the first lodge then left and then follow the road down towards the loch and around to the right, you will then see 'the hoot' lodge 29 on your right.
Train services
First Scotrail runs a service from Glasgow Queen Street to Balloch (around 30min), it is possible to then catch the bus to Balmaha (15min)
For more information on times and fare check www.scotrail.co.uk
Bus
Glasgow - Loch Lomond:
Citylink operate various services that run from the centre of Glasgow picking up from various points including Glasgow airport that take you to Balloch, Luss or Tarbet. From which you can get a bus, taxi or waterbus to link you to Rowardennan. For up to date information and prices check www.citylink.co.uk
Balloch to Balmaha:
Bus: No. 309 - Journey time: 14 mins.
Glasgow to Drymen:
Bus : No.8 (Glasgow to Balfron via Drymen). At Drymen, change to local bus No 309 to Balmaha.
Taxi
Glasgow Airport Taxis
To arrange a taxi and check rates from Glasgow Airport
call +44 (0) 7790 428825
www.ga-taxis.co.uk/rates
Local Taxis : Drymen Taxis Tel -01360 660077
Water Bus Services
There are water bus services operated by Cruise Loch Lomond and Sweeny's Cruises. It is possible to get to Rowardennan from Luss or Tarbet via water bus.
To view the current timetable :
www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/waterbus/
Speed Boat Taxi
Loch Lomond Leisure Scotland can provide a speedboat water taxi service between any points on Loch Lomond. They are based at Luss, but can pick up from any point.
0333 577 0715
www.lochlomond-scotland.com/boat-hire/water-taxi.php
Nearest Airports
Glasgow Airport: is the closest airport, about 40km. The airport has excellent UK domestic connections, as well as flights to European, Mediterranean, and some Asian and US destinations.
Prestwick Airport: (also known as Glasgow Prestwick Airport, though it is not really in Glasgow) is about 90km away and has connections with UK and European destinations.
Edinburgh Airport: is about 100km, with connections through the UK, Europe, and some US connections.
If you are having any problems planning your journey please feel free to get in touch.
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