Alexandria to the south is the largest town directly adjacent to the Loch, Alexandria, (The Vale of Leven), is infact made up of several villages, Balloch, Jamestown, Bonhill, Tullichewan, Renton and Alexandria itself. The area is sometimes referred to the Vale of Leven, but as the postal address is Alexandria outsiders usually refer to as that, the locals however call it the VALE. (The Beautiful valley where the Leven flows).

Balloch is usually the first stop for many visitors as it is easy to get to both by road and by rail, the mainline from Glasgow stops here.

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Balloch is the "Gateway" from the south to the Loch, it is here that the new visitor Centre will open in 2002. Balloch is very busy in the summer months with day trippers, there is a railway station, bus station, shops and banks. The River Leven flows from Balloch to the Clyde Estuary at Dumbarton and is the second fastest flowing river in Scotland.

Please use the menu to find out more about the villages and towns, how to get there and where to eat, and what amenities they offer. You will also find pictures of each village and some information about its background.

Accommodation is available in most of the villages, more information is contained in the accommodation sections.