Wild Swim Atlas

    Loch Venachar

    Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Port of Menteith, Loch Lomond and TrossachsLakeSwimming allowed

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    A freshwater loch between Callander and Brig o’ Turk where wild swimming and open-water swimming take place.

    Water
    Lake
    Entry
    Free swimming
    Facilities
    Parking, café, restaurant, spa
    Managed by
    Loch Venachar Association

    Getting there

    Loch Venachar lies between Callander and Brig o’ Turk.

    56.2232, -4.3076

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Swim in groups.
    • Use a high-visibility buoyancy aid.
    • Do not swim farther than you can comfortably return.

    Swimming spots nearby

    All of Loch Lomond and Trossachs
    Swimming access available3 mi

    Lake of Menteith

    Lake
    Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Inchmahome
    Open-water swimming6 mi

    Loch Ard

    Lake
    Aberfoyle
    Swimming permitted9 mi

    Loch Chon

    Lake
    Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Heron Island

    Questions about Loch Venachar

    Can you swim at Loch Venachar?

    Yes. Wild swimmers use Loch Venachar, and open-water swimming is available there.

    Do you need to book Loch Venachar?

    Parking at Venachar Lochside is available only to café, restaurant or Wild Spa customers.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Loch Venachar?

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