Loch Ard
Lake Freshwater loch amid Loch Lomond and Trossachs
Freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands within a network of hillwalks. Visitors come for walking, fishing and scenic drives through neighboring glens and forested slopes.
How to Get to Loch Ard #
Reachable by regional roads off the main arterial routes of central Scotland; use local signage from nearby towns or the A82 corridor and regional maps for precise approach. Parking and access points vary by site.
Tips for Visiting Loch Ard #
- Use local maps and tide tables if exploring shorelines - loch water levels and access points can be misleading.
- Combine a visit with nearby drives through Loch Lomond & The Trossachs for more services and viewpoints.
- Bring a camera for the mist-hung mornings; reflections and weather make the loch very photogenic at dawn.
Best Time to Visit Loch Ard #
Late spring through early autumn offers the mildest conditions for visiting Scottish lochs; winter visits are atmospheric but cold and often wet.
Weather & Climate near Loch Ard #
Loch Ard's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1502 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (185 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (169 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (163 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (163 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
