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Lake of Menteith
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The Lake of Menteith is Scotland's only lake and freezes over often
 

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Below are links to the main Lochs in the National Park.
To return to the LOCHS ENTRY page click on the map image.
 
Loch Achray in Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Loch Ard in Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Loch Arklet in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Loch Chon in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Loch Dochart in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Loch Earn in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Loch Goil in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park click to return to lochs home page
Loch Katrine in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Loch Lomond in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Loch Long in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Loch Lubnaig in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park The Lake of Menteith in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Loch Venachar in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Loch Voil in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park

Lake of Menteith

Lake of Menteith's Dimensions:1.5 miles long and 1 mile wide
Road Access for Lake of Menteith: Via the A81 between Aberfoyle and Thornhill

 

Lake of Menteith is situated on the Carse of Stirling. It is quite unusual to find a "lake" in Scotland because most bodies of water are called "loch". Until the 19th century it was known as the "Loch of Menteith". No explanation is provided why the Loch became a lake, although there are many theories!  


There are a number of small islands on the Lake of Menteith. The largest one is Inchmahome with an ancient monestary from 1547 on it. Sir Earl of Menteith, Walter Comyn,   founded the Inchmahome Priory in 1238 which attracted Robert the Bruce and Mary Queen of Scot to visit the place.  You can travel by ferry from the Port of Menteith to the island. To the West of the lake lies Flanders Moss which is one of the largest remaining bogs in Scotland.



The Lake of Menteith is also a popular fishing destination and at Port of Menteith you can rent boats for this purpose. The Lake is one of the finest places for rainbow and brown trout fishing in Scotland. Only fly fishing from boat is permitted. In the winter, the Lake of Menteith opens its doors to pike fishing for a few days. The lake is well stocked with fish and attracts ospreys in search of a meal.

When the lake freezes the so called “Bonspiel” or Grand Match takes place. This is the only outdoor curling tournament in Scotland.

 

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Action Adventure Activities near Aberfoyle Go Country activities Kinlochard Katrine Wheels for bike hire The Scottish Canoe Association Go Ape at David Marshall Lodge in Aberfoyle has the longest zip wire in Scotland Wheels Cycling Centre Callander
Otter's tail kayaking Wildwood Bushcraft        
 

 

Nearby villages & Towns to Lake of Menteith:

 

Port of Menteith | Aberfoyle | Stirling

 

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Below are links to the main Lochs in the National Park.
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Loch Achray in Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Loch Ard in Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Loch Arklet in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Loch Chon in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Loch Dochart in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Loch Earn in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Loch Goil in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park click to return to lochs home page
Loch Katrine in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Loch Lomond in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Loch Long in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Loch Lubnaig in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park The Lake of Menteith in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Loch Venachar in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Loch Voil in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park

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