Loch Tummel Lake
Freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands
Set in Perthshire, Loch Tummel is known for the 'Queen's View' panorama, hillwalking, trout fishing and scenic drives along its shoreline and adjoining forestry.
Loch Tummel at a Glance#
Address: Loch Tummel area, Perthshire, Scotland
About Loch Tummel#
Loch Tummel is a freshwater loch in Perthshire, Scotland, notable for its scenic setting and popular viewpoints. It is a recognized destination within central Scotland’s highland scenery.
The loch is best known for panoramic viewpoints that look across water to wooded hills and distant summits; the most famous viewpoint on the southern shore is widely visited by tourists and photographers. Walks and short drives around the loch give access to picnic areas and smaller trails, and the area is used for boating and angling.
The loch and surrounding glens have long been used for pastoralism and small settlements; in the 19th century the landscape became a popular stop on early tourist routes through the Highlands. Many of the roadside viewpoints became established attractions in that period.
Situated in Perth and Kinross near the village of Pitlochry, Loch Tummel lies within central Scotland’s upland region and is reachable by road from nearby towns.
- Queen’s View: The viewpoint known as Queen’s View provides one of the most widely photographed vistas in the area and is located on the loch’s southern shore.
What to See#
- Queen’s View: A roadside viewpoint long associated with scenic panoramas over the loch and surrounding hills, frequently visited by motorists and photographers.
How to Get to Loch Tummel#
The loch is reached from the A9/A827 road network. The Queen’s View car park is a short drive from the town of Pitlochry; local buses serve nearby villages in season.
Tips for Visiting Loch Tummel#
- Drive to Queen's View for an elevated vantage and then walk the short trails along the loch.
- Combine a visit with the small town of Pitlochry or the nearby heritage railway for a fuller day out.
Best Time to Visit Loch Tummel#
Summer and early autumn are the most comfortable times to visit; winter roads can be icy.
Weather & Climate near Loch Tummel#
Loch Tummel'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 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1165 mm/year), wettest in January.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -1° - 5° | -2° | 150 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | -1° - 5° | -2° | 93 mm | overcast | 94% | 3.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | 0° - 7° | 0° | 103 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 3° | 58 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 70 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.1 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 16.2h |
| June | Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 65 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.3h |
| July | Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 72 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 16.8h |
| August | Acceptable | 9° - 17° | 13° | 80 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.9h |
| September | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 102 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 5° - 11° | 6° | 124 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | 1° - 7° | 1° | 123 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | 0° - 5° | -1° | 125 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
