Location

Rowardennan at Loch Lomond is located on the quieter eastern shore of the Loch. There is no public transport with bus routes terminating at Balmaha.

Directions to Rowardennan from Glasgow

By Road:
To get to Rowardennan, head for Drymen on the B858 just left off the A811 Stirling Road. In Drymen turn left onto the Balmaha Road, the B837. After around 4 miles you come to Balmaha. The road then narrows and heads north for around 6 miles (watch for walkers, cyclists and oncoming traffic). You will then come to the Rowardennan Hotel on the left nestling beneath Ben Lomond.

Rail and Bus: 
Rail From Glasgow Queen Street to Balloch. Journey Time: Approx 30 mins
 First Scotrail operates a half hourly train service bus from Balloch to Balmaha: Bus: No. 309 - Journey time: 14 mins

Bus from Glasgow to Drymen: Bus : No.8 (Glasgow to Balfron via Drymen) leaving from Buchannan Bus station, At Drymen, change to local service bus No 309 to Balmaha

Address:
Rowardennan Hotel Park & Lodge, Rowardennan, Glasgow, G63 0AR

Taxi Services 
Drymen Taxis - 01360 660077

Loch Lomond Waterbus 
Operated by Cruise Loch Lomond - From Youth Hostel Jetty
Rowardennan Hotel

Ferry Services

2nd of May 2026 until the 26th of September 2026

Saturdays only

  • Departs Tarbet - 08:45
  • Arrives Rowardennan - 09:15
  • Departs Rowardennan - 09:15
  • Arrives Luss - 10:00
  • Departs Luss - 16:15
  • Arrives Rowardennan - 17:00
  • Departs Rowardennan - 17:00
  • Arrives Tarbet - 17:30

The ferry service is operated by Cruise Loch Lomond. In the event of bad weather, please call ahead as the service may be cancelled