Scottish Lochs in the Trossachs

Some Scottish lochs to visit near Loch Lomond and the Trossachs

Loch Katrine Loch Venachar Loch Lubnaig Loch Achray Loch Tay
Loch Earn Loch Lomond Lomond Islands Lake of Menteith Loch Ard
Send a free E-postcard to a friend

The links above lead to information about some of the better known lochs in the Trossachs and Loch Lomond National Park. There are many more lochs than most people realise and many of the more beautiful lochs require a little effort on your part to reach them. Some of the lesser known lochs are simple away from the road; some are up in the hills, and some are 'lochans' - gaelic for 'little loch' which are mostly among the hills.

a map showing the Lochs of The Trossachs

The lochs in the heart of the Trossachs tend to be the more popular for scenic beauty , reflections, fishing and quiet relaxation. Loch Venachar and Loch Achray offer trout, salmon and pike fishing among inspiring scenery and views of the mountains. Loch Lubnaig just north of Callander along with Lochs Voil and Doine in Balquhidder Glen are at their best in the Spring and Autumn, especially when the air is still and the water's surface is like a mirror. Loch Drunkie - nothing to do with alcohol - is surrounded by splendid forests with a maze of forest roads providing access to walkers and bikes - and some forest roads are open to motorists for a small fee.

A narrow road from Aberfoyle leads to Inversnaid and Stronachlachar and whilst the driver may not be able to pay much attention to the scenery on this winding road, his passengers will be treated to fabulous views and reflections in and over loch Ard and Loch Chon. Loch Ard in particular is famed for its reflections at sunset with the lofty peak of Ben Lomond in the background

Loch Katrine is best known for its steamer - the steamship Sir Walter Scott. The area around Loch Katrine is popular for cyclists and walkers. A trip up the Loch to Stronachlachar offers the option of making the return trip on foot or by bike down the private road on the north shore where the views merge to forn a fabulous panoramic landscape from start to finish.

Loch Lomond is the best known loch, with the most popular part being the southern end on the east shores where water sports are encouraged. A cycleway on the west shore provides an interesting option for cyclists and walkers. The West Highland Way long distance footpath winds its way up the east shore via Balmaha and Rowardennan to Inversnaid and Ardlui where a ferry provides an easy crossing to the northern stretch which continues via Crianlarich and Rannoch moor to Fort William.

To the north are Loch Tay, Loch Lyon and loch Dochart. These are truly highland lochs surrounded by some of the higher mountains.

Lochans

Some interesting lochans are:

The Trossachs and things to see and do