Wild Swimming
Loch Lubnaig
Loch Lubnaig is a narrow loch pinched between steep hillsides north of Callander, above the Pass of Leny. The A84 runs along the east shore and National Cycle Route 7 along the west, making it one of the most accessible of the Trossachs lochs — pull-offs from the road give gravel beach entries and views of steep craggy slopes. Much of the loch is fairly shallow for its size, but the bottom is irregular and there is deep water close to the shore in places. The water is dark and cold.
Quick facts
- Type
- Loch
- Region
- Loch Lomond & The Trossachs
- Grid ref
- NN 586 092
- Entry
- Gravel / pebble
- Depth
- Deep (over head near entry)
- Midges
- High
- Dogs
- Off-lead OK
Key hazards
- cold water shock
- midges
- A84 road traffic noise (shore is roadside)
Getting there
Car parks and gravel-beach access points along the A84. Access rights apply. Popular with kayakers and paddleboarders — give paddle traffic space. The loch shores are inside a Loch Lomond & The Trossachs camping management zone — camping needs a permit 1 March–30 September.
Safety
Not a designated bathing water. The bottom is uneven and there is deep water close to the shore in places, so do not assume a shelf will continue. Midge protection essential in summer. The road noise detracts from the experience on busy summer weekends.
Best for
- roadside accessibility
- Trossachs day trip
- kayak + swim combination
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 07:22
- Sunset
- 16:39
- Civil dawn
- 06:42
- Civil dusk
- 17:19
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 October 2026
Common questions
- Is Loch Lubnaig easy to access?
- Very easy — the A84 Forestry car park is right on the shore. It is one of the most roadside-accessible wild swims in central Scotland.
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