Loch Drunkie Lake
Small Highland loch popular for trout fishing
Loch Drunkie sits near the Trossachs and offers short walks, trout fishing and views toward surrounding hills popular with local ramblers.
Loch Drunkie at a Glance#
How to Get to Loch Drunkie#
Access by local roads from nearby towns in the Loch Lomond & Trossachs area; driving is the most practical option. Trails connect the loch to nearby forestry tracks.
Tips for Visiting Loch Drunkie#
- The short path to the loch is underused; come prepared for boggy patches and bring gaiters in wet seasons.
- Early mornings are especially atmospheric for reflection shots; the surrounding pines frame the water nicely.
- Combine with a longer circular walk through nearby forestry commission tracks for a fuller day.
Best Time to Visit Loch Drunkie#
Late spring through early autumn for best walking and scenery; winter paths can be wet and muddy.
Late Spring-Summer
May-August · 10-18°C (50-64°F)
Calmer weather and good conditions for walking and picnicking.
Autumn
September-October · 4-14°C (39-57°F)
Brilliant color in surrounding foliage and quieter paths.
Weather & Climate near Loch Drunkie#
Climate
Loch Drunkie'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 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1618 mm/year), wettest in January.
Air Quality:
AQI 22
Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 5° | -1° | 204 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 134 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | 1° - 7° | 1° | 137 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 4° | 80 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 90 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.2h |
| June | Good | 8° - 15° | 12° | 82 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.3h |
| July | Good | 10° - 17° | 13° | 94 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.2 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| August | Acceptable | 10° - 17° | 13° | 112 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.9h |
| September | Poor | 8° - 14° | 11° | 151 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 6° - 11° | 6° | 181 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 176 mm | overcast | 94% | 3.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | 1° - 6° | 0° | 177 mm | overcast | 95% | 3.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
