Udate 18 July 2020
Please DO NOT PARK along the A82. This is a dangerous road with fast moving traffic and the cache is NOT along the A82. Please park at the given parking coordinates or on Old Luss Road. Thank you.
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The timber and steel “coronet” on the Stoneymollan roundabout announces the entrance to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. The birds – symbol of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park – were supposed to herald visitors’ arrival at one of Scotland’s most spectacular areas. But they were largely inconspicuous within the structure erected a few years ago at a cost of £820,000. It has recently seen the upgrade of drainage, landscaping, and improvements to the 'Flying Geese’ landmark at a cost of about £100,000.
The cache is NOT at the roundabout; however from the bridge near the cache location you get a nice view of it.
The cache is along the route of the first stage of The Three Lochs Way which starts at the Balloch Visitor Information Centre and takes you via Ben Bowie and Goukhill Muir Viewpoint to Helensburgh.
At present, there are 20 geocaches hidden between Balloch and Helensburgh, so why not make this a great day out? It is suitable for all the family. There are great train connections at Balloch and Helensburgh. I can highly recommend the booklet “The Three Lochs Way” which is available at various Visitors’ Centres and from accommodation providers. It has detailed and helpful information about distances, waypoints and coordinates as well as background information on the various points of interest. Stage 1 is 14.5km/9miles long and takes about 4hours.
Parking: Please DO NOT park along the A82 or at the public transport bus bays. This is a dangerous road with heavy traffic. There is plenty parking in Balloch.