Loch Lomond Shores - Red (Main) Parking, Balloch
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- G83 8QP
- Capacity
- ~168 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 39 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 24 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 16 | 32 | 43 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 32 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Loch Lomond Shores - Red (Main)
Loch Lomond Shores - Red (Main) offers general parking in Balloch for visitors and locals. At roughly 168 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is no charge for parking here.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Loch Lomond Shores - Red (Main) is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 168 spaces, that is roughly 84 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 84 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Balloch
Balloch has 1 car parks in total, so Loch Lomond Shores - Red (Main) is an important option for the area.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Loch Lomond Shores - Red (Main) have?
Loch Lomond Shores - Red (Main) in Balloch has approximately 168 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Loch Lomond Shores - Red (Main)?
Parking at Loch Lomond Shores - Red (Main) is free of charge.
When is Loch Lomond Shores - Red (Main) busiest?
Loch Lomond Shores - Red (Main) tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Loch Lomond Shores - Red (Main) quietest?
The quietest period for Loch Lomond Shores - Red (Main) is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Loch Lomond Shores - Red (Main)?
Loch Lomond Shores - Red (Main) is a car park with surface parking.