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Balloch Woods Car Park – Forest Trail loop from Creetown

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Balloch Woods Car Park – Forest Trail loop from Creetown

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Balloch Woods Car Park – Forest Trail loop from Creetown

01:20

4.64km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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487 m

Creetown Woodland Walk

Highlight • Forest

2.33 km

Balloch Woods Car Park

Highlight • Forest

Two small hiking routes from here or to the stone circle. Picnic possible at the car park by the pond.

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2.43 km

Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Sometimes steep, rocky or muddy, but fun all the way. More trailrunning than plain running.

Tip by

4.46 km

Barholm

Highlight • Rest Area

Budget independent hostel with bicycle parking. Rooms are all private. Very clean with good facilities.

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4.64 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.96 km

584 m

Surfaces

3.96 km

311 m

273 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

13°C

8°C

93 %

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Balloch Woods Car Park – Forest Trail loop from Creetown

Creetown Woodland Walk

Balloch Woods Car Park

Forest Trail

Barholm

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