The Pods at Ardyle
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Add your business details- Peaceful pods site in the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
- A 10-minute drive the shore in Balmaha; 25 minutes from Ben Lomond
- A short walk from the West Highland Way and surrounded by more walks
Good things come in small packages… that’s especially true when it comes to The Pods at Ardyle, a small and splendid space in the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Half an hour’s walk from Drymen village, this is a very advantageous base.
Location-wise, there’s a lot for The Pods at Ardyle to brag about. The site is a short walk from the 96-mile West Highland Way walking trail around Loch Lomond, and a 10-minute drive from Balmaha on the shore of Loch Lomond, so guests can go paddleboarding, kayaking or wild swimming very easily. From Balmaha, there are water buses that go to Luss on the western shore too.
Equally, the site’s features have plenty of bragging rights. It's a peaceful and characterful place at the top of a field, so there are stunning views from the site, including of Loch Lomond and the surrounding fields and hills. There’s a Tesla electric car charging point, along with other sustainable features such as solar panels and a biomass boiler.
The small pods have an ensuite shower room and a cosy little kitchen with a hob, microwave and fridge. With comfy pull-down beds and pull-out tables, the space is very much maximised. Outside, unwind on the handmade wooden decking, which has a rattan table and chairs (with your own binoculars or one of the Scottish books provided in hand, or perhaps to spy on the sunset colours)? Wifi and a smart TV with YouTube and Netflix are also provided.
Bring your wellies and walking boots for the local walks and hikes; there are hundreds around these parts. Those looking to get further away can make use of the bus stop 15 minutes’ walk away and good train links from Balloch.
Campground type
2Open all year
Languages spoken
English
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Features
No dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Pods at Ardyle
Coldrach
Drymen
Stirlingshire
Scotland
G63 0EB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
56.07866°N
-4.46396°W
Nearest transport
Bus7.5 mi Lower Stoneymollan Road
9.4 mi Barloan Toll
11.4 mi Kilbowie Roundabout Westbound
Rail7 mi Balloch Rail Station
7.8 mi Alexandria Rail Station
8.9 mi Renton Rail Station
Ferry3.3 mi Balmaha Pier
6.7 mi Balloch Castle Pier
6.9 mi Luss Pier
Airport14.9 mi Glasgow International Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Eat up the east shore scenery with a climb up Conic Hill (10 minutes’ drive). Of course, Ben Lomond (25 minutes) is a big bucket list climb too; it’s 974 metres tall, after all.
On the southern shore of Loch Lomond, things are just as sublime, as you’ll soon see from the 200-acre Balloch Castle & Country Park (25 minutes), packed with waterfront wildlife trails.
Away from Loch Lomond, there are more spectacular natural features to take in such as the Devil's Pulpit (20 minutes). The stream passes between two tall cliffs and there’s a stone stairway that will give you a view over the waterfall.
City stroll, anyone? Stirling (35 minutes) has many battle locations and Glasgow (55 minutes) has a huge music scene. Even Edinburgh (an hour and 35 minutes) is within reach for those wanting to climb up to Arthur’s Seat or the castle over the city.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunderston Bay | 19 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Largs (Pencil Beach) | 25.7 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Millport Bay | 28.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Loch Lomond Park Centre 3.8 mi
Clydebuilt (Scottish Maritime Museum Braehead) 14.5 mi
Glasgow Botanic Gardens 15.4 mi
Hunterian Art Gallery 15.8 mi
Hunterian Museum 15.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Drymen to Balmaha 0.9 mi
Conic Hill from Balmaha 2.9 mi
Through The Whangie! 6.3 mi
LUSS BAY 6.9 mi
Loch Ard Forest from Aberfoyle 7.6 mi
Local events
- TRNSMT (Friday, July 11, 2025 – Friday, July 11, 2025)
Glasgow, Scotland 18.1 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Pods at Ardyle have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Pods at Ardyle dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near The Pods at Ardyle? Eat up the east shore scenery with a climb up Conic Hill (10 minutes’ drive). Of course, Ben Lomond (25 minutes) is a big bucket list climb too; it’s 974 metres tall, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Pods at Ardyle?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.