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 at a Glance#
Address: Scottish Highlands (loch within forested and hilly terrain)
Hours: Open 24 hours
Admission: Free
About Loch Chon#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 5° | -3° | 283 mm | overcast | 95% | 7.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | 0° - 5° | -3° | 183 mm | overcast | 94% | 7.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | 1° - 6° | -2° | 191 mm | overcast | 91% | 6.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Poor | 2° - 8° | 1° | 113 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 5° | 124 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.2h |
| June | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 10° | 110 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.0 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.3h |
| July | Acceptable | 9° - 15° | 12° | 124 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.7 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| August | Acceptable | 9° - 15° | 12° | 152 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.9h |
| September | Poor | 8° - 13° | 10° | 209 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 5° - 10° | 4° | 246 mm | overcast | 92% | 6.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 7° | 0° | 243 mm | overcast | 94% | 6.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | 0° - 5° | -2° | 247 mm | overcast | 95% | 6.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
