Loch Chon
Lake Highland loch in Loch Lomond area
A loch in the Trossachs area used for walking, wild swimming and fishing, fringed by Caledonian pinewoods and hill paths.
Loch Chon is a freshwater loch in central Scotland within Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. It lies inland from the Trossachs hills and is surrounded by moorland and forestry.
The loch is a quieter, more remote waterbody compared with nearby tourist areas, and is used by walkers and anglers visiting the forest tracks and hill routes around the shoreline. Trails provide access to viewpoints around the loch and links into the park’s network of paths.
Loch Chon was formed by glacial action and sits within the landscape protected by the national park established in 2002. Its setting reflects upland Scottish loch-country shaped by glaciation.
The loch lies inland in the Trossachs area of central Scotland, surrounded by upland moors and commercial forestry; access is by minor roads and forest tracks from nearby villages and park entry points.
How to Get to Loch Chon #
Access is by minor roads from the A81/A873 region; park at designated lay-bys or estate car parks and follow footpaths or forest tracks to the loch. Check local estate or Forestry and Land Scotland signage for permitted routes.
Tips for Visiting Loch Chon #
- The walk from the nearest road can be boggy-waterproof footwear pays dividends.
- There are stretches of single-track road nearby; drive carefully and be prepared to reverse to passing places.
- Bring binoculars; red deer and otters are occasionally sighted.
Best Time to Visit Loch Chon #
Loch Chon is a freshwater loch set within the forested hills of central Scotland, offering quiet water and a sense of remoteness though it is accessible from the nearby roads.
Weather & Climate near Loch Chon #
Loch Chon's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 15°C. Heavy rainfall (2225 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (283 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (183 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (191 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Heavy rain (209 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (246 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (243 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (247 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
