Loch Achray, The Trossachs

Loch Achray looking towards Ben A’an

 

The Lochs of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs

Here is another in our series of guides to the 22 lochs in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Loch Achray, as you can see in the map above, is in The Trossachs, located in between Lochs Katrine and Vencachar.

 

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Ben A’an and Ben Venue

You can walk up two well-climbed hills close to Loch Achray. Ben Venue’s car park lies at the head of Loch Achray, with the newly elarged Ben A’an car park not far away, close to the Loch Achray shore.

Ben A’an is especially popular, thanks to recent upgrades of the pathway. The car park, however, struggles for capacity even on an average off-season day. So the best advice is to head to these hills early if you want to climb them.

Loch Achray

Loch Achray Hotel

The Duke of Montrose originally built Loch Achray Hotel in 1868 for use as a hunting lodge. It is now a Lochs & Glens Hotel. There are often Highland Cows to the loch and hotel in the fields that can occasionally wander into the loch.

Highland Cattle, Loch Achray

TIGH MOR, LOCH ACHRAY

Tigh Mor was previously a hotel. This imposing Victorian building on the banks of Loch Achray now has timeshare apartments, complete with tennis courts and a swimming pool.

The Trossachs

This part of the National Park is renowned for its wildlife and nature. The Trossachs has drawn writers, artists and painters for hundreds of years, inspired by the vivid landscapes. Discover Trossachs History in our guide; Loch Achray is on the newly revitalised Trossachs Trail.

Loch Achray is part of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, and you can read more about the Three Lochs Forest Drive, which includes Loch Achray, at the link below.

Camping Pitches, Loch Achray

Camping, Loch Achray

There are some camping pitches and new facilities available at Loch Achray from Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Currently, some facilities may not be in operation due to restrictions caused by the pandemic, so check at the time of booking.

Trossachs Church

Monthly services are held in Trossachs Church, which is close to Loch Achray.

Trossachs Church, Loch Achray

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