Visit Loch Lubnaig

Loch Lubnaig in the Summer

National Park Lochs

Here is another guide to one of the 22 lochs in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Park, this time a feature on Loch Lubnaig.

Where is Loch Lubnaig? 

Loch Lubnaig is between Callander and Strathyre, with the A84 running along its eastern shores. The route of NCN7 Lochs and Glens Way cycle path goes alongside the western shores of Loch Lubnaig.

 

The Cabin at Loch Lubnaig

The Cabin at Loch Lubnaig is in the North Car Park (the second car park if travelling from Callander) and has take-away food and drink, with toilets. It is open daily from 9 am-4.30 pm. The car park opens a little longer from 8.30 am-5.00 pm. The car park is pay and display. 

Campsite and Motorhomes

This facility is currently closed. See our comprehensive guide to other campervan and motorhome sites in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs. 

Loch Lubnaig South Car Park

This car park is the closest to Callander, open daily from 8.30 am-7 pm. It is pay and display, accepting coins only. You can pay at the next car park at the Cabin. 

Fishing at Loch Lubnaig

Wild fish in the loch include Salmon and Trout. Fishing permits are available from the Cabin at the north car park. Within the South Car Park, there are reserved and designated spaces for those who have bought fishing permits.

Plan Your Visit

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Loch Lubnaig Views

The mountains surrounding Loch Lubnaig are Benvane, Ben Vorlich and Ben Ledi. 

Get on the Water at Loch Lubnaig

Loch Lubnaig is popular for open water swimmers and for launching canoes and kayaks. You can drop your Kayak or Canoe off in the South Car Park whilst stopping briefly at the turning circle. Please be careful on and in the water; it gets deep very quickly. Also, the coldness of the water can provide a shock to the body.

The Cabin at Loch Lubnaig

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Faerie Hollow, Loch Lubnaig

The BLiSS Trail at Loch Lubnaig

In the south car park (the first when travelling from Callander) you will find Sloc-Nan-Sithenach, also known as Faerie Hollow. Another of the scenic viewpoints and the first feature of the BLiSS Trail. You can read more about the trail that connects Balquhidder, Strathyre, St Fillans and Lochearnhead at the link below.

Summer at Loch Lubnaig

Cycling alongside Loch Lubnaig

On the other side of the loch is a cycle pathway that was once part of the Callander to Oban rail line, which is long gone. The rail line provides an excellent cycle path on NCN7 Lochs and Glens Way. The route from Callander is family-friendly and pretty flat until just south of Strathyre, where there are few hills.

The cycle path takes you through Forest Holidays collection of Chalets. They have a Cafe and Gift Shop open to all, with cycle parking outside.

Summer at Loch Lubnaig

Loch Lubnaig Through The Seasons

Loch Lubnaig is very popular in the summer, and you may not always find an available parking space. If you’re visiting in winter, you can get lucky with the weather and have the car park and beach almost to yourself.

For more photographs of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs through the seasons, check out the link below.

Thanks for reading

Words and photography by Paul Saunders. Visit Paul’s Marketing and Photography websites for details of his services in Scotland.

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