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Loch Venachar

Our series of guides to the lochs of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs continues with a feature about Loch Venachar. This beautiful loch is in the Trossachs, close to the town of Callander. The A821 road runs alongside much of the northern banks, on a beautiful drive through Kilmahog and onto Brig o' Turk towards Loch Katrine. Visit the Trossachs, Lochs in the Trossachs, Scottish Lochs, NCN7

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Lake of Menteith, The Trossachs

The Lake of the Menteith is the only lake in Scotland, it is on the Trossachs Trail and easily reached from Aberfoyle and Callander. Most famous for Inchmahome Priory, on one of the islands in the loch. Historic Scotland opens the island seasonally, operating an on-demand ferry.

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Loch Ard, The Trossachs

Here is another feature on one of the 22 lochs of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. This feature is about Loch Ard, in the Trossachs by Aberfoyle. Sir Walter Scott, whose literary work put the Trossachs on the map, described Loch Ard in his Rob Roy novel as an 'enchanting sheet of water.' Kayak or canoe on Loch Ard, get married at Altseith House, Go Country Outdoor water adventures on Loch Ard.

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Loch lubhair and Loch Dochart

You will find first Loch Dochart and then Loch lubhair when heading east on the A85 from Crianlarich. The River Dochart connects both of these neighbouring lochs in the Breadalbane region of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs. Castle Dochart dates back to the late 1500s and is on a wooded island in the middle of Loch Dochart. Visit Loch Dochart, Visit Loch Lomond, Visit Loch Lubhair, Near Crianlarich.

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Loch Eck, Argyll Forest

Loch Eck can be found just south of Glenbranter and north of Benmore Botanic Garden. The long thin loch has a few picnic spots, including Jubilee Point. Loch Eck is in the Argyll Forest and on the Cowal Peninsula. If you're looking to launch a kayak, stand-up paddleboard or canoe then this guide will show you where you can do so on Loch Eck. Discover the best of Argyll Forest on Cowal Penninsula.

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Loch Voil and Loch Doine

Loch Voil and Loch Doine, two neighbouring lochs are deep in Rob Roy Country, close to Balquhidder. Opposite Monachyle Mhor hotel on the strip of land between Loch Voil and Loch Doine there is the Mirror Box, a scenic viewpoint installation and part of the BLiSS Trail.

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Loch Chon, The Trossachs

Loch Chon is in the Trossachs. From Aberfoyle follow the signs for Stronachlachar, passing first Loch Ard and then onto Loch Chon. A little further along the road are Loch Arklet and Loch Katrine, with Loch Lomond accessible at Inversnaid. Loch Chon is ideal for kayaks, canoes or stand up paddleboards, it is also popular for open water swimming. Visit Loch Chon, Explore The Trossachs.

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Loch Achray, The Trossachs

A guide to Loch Achray in The Trossachs. Close to the loch are two popular mountain walks - Ben Venue and Ben A'an. Loch Achray is in The Queen Elizabeth Forest Park and is part of the Three Lochs Forest Drive. Loch Achray is on The Trossachs Trail and is part of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.

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Visit Loch Lubnaig

Here is another guide to one of the 22 lochs in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Park, this time a feature on Loch Lubnaig. This guide is updated to reflect the latest visitor information following the pandemic. Loch Lubnaig is between Callander and Strathyre, with the A84 running along its eastern shores. The route of NCN7. Camping at Loch Lubnaig, Parking at Loch Lubnaig, Kayak Canoe and Fishing.

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Loch Long

Our review of the lochs of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs continues with Loch Long. This sea loch is in Argyll Forest, about 20 miles long. We're concentrating on the western shores of Loch Long, which is within Argyll Forest, part of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Read about Arrochar, Ardgartan, Ardentinny and Blairmore. Explore Loch Long by The Waverley, Visit Arrochar Alps.

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Loch Goil

A guide to help you to plan a visit to Loch Goil, one of the most interesting and scenic lochs in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs. Loch Goil is on the Cowal Peninsula. Read about Lochgoilhead, Cormonachan Woodlands and Carrick Castle. Visit Loch Goil, Things to do in Argyll, Cowal Peninsula Activities, Visit Carrick Castle, Discover Loch Goil, See Red Squirrels in Cowal.

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Top 10 Lochs

My personal top 10 favourite lochs within Loch Lomond & The Trossachs. Selecting the ten best was a challenging exercise, do you agree with the final 10? What will be number 1? Loch Long, Loch Katrine, Loch Goil, Loch Lomond or Loch Achray. A guide to the best lochs of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. There are 22 lochs in Loch Lomond National Park. Visit Loch Lomond, See Loch Lomond, Walk Cycle.

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10 Loch Lomond Highlights

From our series of guides to the lochs of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs. This guide features 10 of the best places on the banks of Loch Lomond. Climb Ben Lomond, Picnic spots by Loch Lomond, Walk West Highland Way including Conic Hill, visit Balmaha, visit Luss, Play golf at Loch Lomond, cruise on Loch Lomond, list of Loch Lomond islands, visit Loch Lomond islands, RSPB reserve Loch Lomond.

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