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Loch Lomond

Three Lochs Drive

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This seven-mile drive along forest tracks winds through some outstanding scenery.

You’ll pass Lochan Reòidhte, Loch Drunkie and Loch Achray with plenty of options to clamber out of the car and stretch the legs if you’ve got the time.

Close byThree Lochs Forest DriveA seven-mile one-way forest road above Aberfoyle, past Lochan Reòidhte, Loch Drunkie and Loch Achray.3 min by roadSee itThe forest drive winding past a loch through the woods, from above.
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  1. The Duke's Pass winding through autumn hills, the road curving away below.The Duke's PassThe winding road over the hills from Aberfoyle to Loch Achray, built by the Duke of Montrose, one of Scotland's best drives.Under a mile1 min by road
  2. A white cottage reflected in still water among dark trees near Aberfoyle.Aberfoyle2 miles4 min by road
  3. Loch AchrayLoch AchrayA small, still loch in the middle of the Trossachs below Ben Venue, with a Victorian hotel on its shore.3 miles4 min by road
  4. Old gravestones in the kirkyard with the hills beyond.Aberfoyle Old Parish ChurchThe old kirkyard of Aberfoyle, with its iron mortsafes and the grave of Robert Kirk, the minister taken by the fairies.3 miles5 min by road
  5. Ben Venue in low evening light above the forest and Loch Katrine.Ben VenueThe twin-topped Trossachs hill above Loch Katrine and Loch Achray, 729 metres, with a famous view.4 miles6 min by road
Directions
The forest drive winding past a loch through the woods, from above.AttractionsThree Lochs Forest Drive0.4 miles
The steamship Sir Walter Scott at the pier on Loch Katrine.CafeSteamship Café4.3 miles
The view from Ben Ledi's slopes over the hills of the Trossachs.AttractionsBen Ledi4.7 miles over the water
A wooden footbridge over a burn in the green forest.AttractionsQueen Elizabeth Forest Park5.0 miles
The view from the summit of Ben A'an along Loch Katrine.AttractionsBen A'an5.7 miles
The tall roofless walls and arched windows of the priory church.AttractionsInchmahome Priory5.9 miles
Loch Ard still as glass, reflecting trees and hills.AttractionsLoch Ard6.2 miles
The Lake of Menteith, its wooded islands and the hills beyond.AttractionsLake of Menteith7.1 miles
Loch Chon among autumn woods, a white house on the far shore.AttractionsLoch Chon9.8 miles
Stay nearby

Places to stay near Three Lochs Drive, and when each is next free.

A Highland calf walks across a lawn before a pink harled house, a stone wall and outbuilding visible behind.Monachyle Mhor
  • To stay
  • In Loch Lomond
  • 10 miles from Three Lochs Drive
Check datesSuie Hunting Lodge, Loch LomondSuie Hunting Lodge
  • To stay
  • In Loch Lomond
  • 15 miles from Three Lochs Drive
Check datesA grand stone mansion with multiple gables and chimneys stands behind a lawn set with wicker chairs, seen through overhanging leaves.Cromlix
  • To stay
  • In Loch Lomond
  • 17 miles from Three Lochs Drive
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