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Loch Lomond

Lake · Scotland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Area 70 km²
Time zone Europe/London
Loch Lomond

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Loch Lomond's Absolute Essentials

Loch Lomond marks the Highland Boundary Fault, separating the Lowlands from the Highlands. This selection features the 974-meter Ben Lomond and the distinctive jagged peaks of The Cobbler. Historic sites include the ancient Dumbarton Castle, situated on a volcanic plug, and the brutalist ruins of St Peter’s Seminary. Natural highlights include the red sandstone gorge of Finnich Glen and the 200-acre Balloch Country Park, while Loch Lomond Shores provides a gateway to the southern lochside.

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Scottish Mountains and Peaks

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park contains a diverse range of summits, from the accessible Conic Hill on the Highland Boundary Fault to the 974-metre Ben Lomond. The Arrochar Alps feature rugged peaks like the triple-summited Ben Arthur, known as The Cobbler, and the area's highest point, Beinn Ìme. This collection includes several Munros—mountains over 3,000 feet—such as Ben Vorlich and Ben Vane, alongside lower viewpoints like Duncryne that provide panoramic vistas across the loch’s many islands.

16 places
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Notable Christian Churches

This collection highlights the diverse Christian heritage around Loch Lomond and the Firth of Clyde. It features historic Church of Scotland parish churches, such as the 19th-century Luss Parish Church with its ancient graveyard, alongside Roman Catholic, Baptist, and United Free congregations. From the French Gothic architecture of St. Michael & All Angels in Helensburgh to the rural Kirks of Killearn and Kilmaronock, these sites showcase Victorian ecclesiastical design and long-standing community traditions in the West of Scotland.

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Scottish Historic Sites

This collection highlights the architectural heritage of the Loch Lomond region, featuring strongholds like Dumbarton Castle, which possesses the longest recorded history of any Scottish fortification. The list encompasses 19th-century estates like Balloch Castle, the atmospheric ruins of Buchanan and Kilmahew, and significant Victorian engineering such as the Overtoun Bridge and the West Highland Line viaduct. Monuments dedicated to figures like Henry Bell and George Buchanan further mark the area's industrial and intellectual history.

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Loch Lomond Parks and Nature

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park encompasses 720 square miles of mountains, glens, and lochs, divided by the Highland Boundary Fault. This collection highlights the diverse landscapes of the region, from the expansive waters of Loch Lomond to the 200-acre Balloch Country Park. It includes essential stops for hikers like the Rowchoish and Doune Byre bothies on the West Highland Way, alongside Victorian-era green spaces such as Levengrove Park and the waterfront recreation areas of the Firth of Clyde.

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Loch Lomond — Map

Loch Lomond — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 4° (feels like -2°) · extremes -4°–9°
  • 1° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 7 hours of daylight

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 5° (feels like -1°) · extremes -3°–9°
  • 1° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 9 hours of daylight

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 7° (feels like 1°) · extremes -3°–11°
  • 1° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 11 hours of daylight

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 5°) · extremes -2°–14°
  • 3° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 14 hours of daylight

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 13° (feels like 9°) · extremes 1°–19°
  • 6° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate
  • 16 hours of daylight

Typical weather in June

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 12°) · extremes 5°–20°
  • 8° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate
  • 17 hours of daylight

Typical weather in July

Fair
  • 17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 7°–22°
  • 10° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate
  • 17 hours of daylight

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 7°–21°
  • 10° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 15 hours of daylight

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 4°–18°
  • 8° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low
  • 12 hours of daylight

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 6°) · extremes 1°–15°
  • 6° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 10 hours of daylight

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 7° (feels like 2°) · extremes -2°–12°
  • 3° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 8 hours of daylight

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 5° (feels like -1°) · extremes -3°–10°
  • 1° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 7 hours of daylight

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
British Pound GBP £ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
999 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type G
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
English
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+44
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Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
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