Cameron Bay

Bay in Dunbartonshire

Scotland

Cameron Bay

Lodge at the entrance to Auchenheglish House The estate now has self-catering holiday lodges — Lodge at the entrance to Auchenheglish House Credit: Eirian Evans

Cameron Bay is a picturesque coastal village located in Dunbartonshire, Scotland. Situated on the western shore of Loch Lomond, it offers breathtaking views of the loch and the surrounding mountains. The village is nestled in a tranquil and serene environment, making it a popular destination for tourists seeking a peaceful getaway.

The bay itself is a sheltered inlet, with sandy shores and crystal-clear waters that are perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. It is also a haven for wildlife, with various species of birds and marine life calling it home.

Cameron Bay is known for its charming harbor, where fishing boats can often be seen bobbing in the water. The harbor provides a hub for boating enthusiasts, offering facilities for boat launching and mooring. Fishing is a popular activity in the area, with anglers trying their luck in catching salmon, trout, and other freshwater fish.

The village of Cameron Bay is small but welcoming, with a handful of local amenities such as a pub, a cafe, and a small convenience store. Visitors can explore the delightful streets lined with traditional Scottish cottages, soaking in the village's charming atmosphere.

Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, Cameron Bay also offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and golfing. The nearby Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park provides numerous walking trails and scenic spots to explore.

Overall, Cameron Bay is a hidden gem in Dunbartonshire, offering a peaceful retreat amidst spectacular natural landscapes and a chance to experience the tranquility of a traditional Scottish coastal village.

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Cameron Bay Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.013396/-4.6056045 or Grid Reference NS3783. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lodge at the entrance to Auchenheglish House

The estate now has self-catering holiday lodges

Eirian Evans

Duck Bay Hotel, Arden

Eirian Evans

Cameron House Lodge

At the southern entrance to Duck Bay

Eirian Evans

Balloch Road, Alexandria

Alpin Stewart

Lay-by on the A82 near Balloch

Steven Brown

A82 near Arden

Steven Brown

Picnic area near Auchendennan

Steven Brown

Road to Duck Bay

Steven Brown

Peace pole, Loch Lomond

The peace pole is one of over 200,000 similar poles found in 200 countries around the world. They all display the message "May Peace Prevail On Earth". See Link

for more information. This example is beside a woodland path on the edge of Loch Lomond, close to Loch Lomond Shores.

Richard Sutcliffe

View up Loch Lomond

Looking from Loch Lomond Shores. The Maid of the Loch can be seen on the right.

Richard Sutcliffe

Stone Horse Trough

This trough is on the west side of Old Luss Road. It is 2 metres north of a stone walled culvert and approximately 350 metres north of the south entrance to the Cameron House Estate. It is shown on the Scottish OS map of Dumbartonshire [sic] Sheet nXVIII Revised: 1914, Published: 1923. The trough is therefore in excess of 100 years old. A comparatively modern inlet pipe ensures that the trough is permanently filled with water.

Pete Marrison

Esso Filling Station

This Filling Station was at the east end of Balloch Bridge opposite the then “Balloch Hotel”. The Filling Station was demolished in 2007 and the Riverside Apartments NS3981 : Riverside Apartments, Balloch were built on the same site. Locally the filling station was often referred to as “Lynn’s Garage” acknowledging its previous ownership and usage.

Pete Marrison

Riverside Apartments, Balloch

These apartments with commercial space at ground level are at the east end of Balloch Bridge opposite the “Balloch House Hotel”. The site was formerly occupied by an Esso filling station NS3981 : Esso Filling Station.

Pete Marrison

Balloch Highland Games in front of the Castle

This shows Balloch Castle Country Park, which was the old venue for the Balloch Highland Games before they moved into the smaller Moss 'o Balloch Park. Whilst the band in the foreground performed, other groups tuned up their instruments and practised on the wide grass slope in front of Balloch Castle. (Entrance was free!) Run Rig (1991) and Oasis (1996) both held sell-out concerts at this same glorious venue beside the banks of Loch Lomond.

Pete Marrison

Mandarins on the River Leven at Balloch

A mandarin duck and two drakes. They are sheltering at their normal spot under branches near the jetty on the east side of the River Leven about 100 metres upstream from the Balloch House Hotel. They are not permanent residents but for several years have been occasional visitors. Unlike the lone Black Swan which appeared in 2004 and the Muscovy Duck in 2013/14 and haven’t been seen since. The mandarins often attract an army of ‘twitchers’ with long lenses.

Pete Marrison

Marooned Marina

When Loch Lomond overflowed its banks in late 2006, Duck Bay Guest House and Restaurant was put out of action. It was springtime before it could be dried out, refurbished and the floor lifted to mitigate the effects of future floods. During later floods the restaurant was spared, but was, nevertheless, unable to function successfully. The car park was flooded and Duck Bay Marina occupants became marooned for a few days.

Pete Marrison

Spontaneous Ice Crystals 1

This is one of two photos taken at Drumkinnon Bay a couple of days before Christmas 2010. The other image is NS3882 : Spontaneous Ice Crystals 2 It was cold, but probably no more than minus 6 degrees centigrade; nothing to write home about. However some form of meteorological phenomena caused ice crystals to build on top of the iced-up bay. Almost like some cold version of spontaneous combustion. There was no snow that day. I thought it might be freezing fog, hoar frost or rime. I have been told it is rime and is not unusual at higher altitudes. I had never seen anything quite like it before or since.

Pete Marrison

Spontaneous Ice Crystals 2

This is one of two photos taken at Drumkinnon Bay a couple of days before Christmas 2010. The other image is NS3882 : Spontaneous Ice Crystals 1 It was cold, but probably no more than minus 6 degrees centigrade; nothing to write home about. However some form of meteorological phenomena caused ice crystals to build on top of the iced-up bay. Almost like some cold version of spontaneous combustion. There was no snow that day. I thought it might be freezing fog, hoar frost or rime. I have been told it is rime and is not unusual at higher altitudes. I had never seen anything quite like it before or since.

Pete Marrison

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Cameron Bay is located at Grid Ref: NS3783 (Lat: 56.013396, Lng: -4.6056045)

Unitary Authority: West Dunbartonshire

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire