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  List of lochs in Scotland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Loch Coruisk Lonely loch in the heart of the Black Cuillin on the Isle of Skye
Loch Morar, the fifth largest by surface area, also the deepest lake in the British Isles
Loch Fyne, the longest of the sea lochs
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_Scottish_lochs   (186 words)

  
 STIRLING CANOE CLUB
Loch Lubnaig is situated about 4 miles west past Callander, on the A84.
The Loch although surrounded by spectacular scenery is quite featureless.
The river is essentially Loch fed, and a variety of 'get ins' are afforded; however the A84 is a fast and windy road so use the appropriate parking areas.
www.stirlingcanoeclub.freeservers.com /lochs.htm   (1792 words)

  
 B&B in Loch Lomond National Park at Westerton Guest House
Loch Katrine was enlarged in 1859 to become the first reliable piped water supply for the city of Glasgow.
The loch is famous for its magnificent scenery and for the Steamship Sir Walter Scott which makes daily trips up the loch with its cargo of tourists.
Glengyle, at the west end of the Loch was the land of the MacGregors, birthplace of Rob Roy and the MacGregor Clan burial ground is on an artificial island at the west end of the loch.
www.westerton.co.uk /localinfo.htm   (1644 words)

  
 Fishing Central Scotland - fly fishing and angling venues
Loch Achray is one of five Lochs in the area controlled by the Trossachs Fishings.
Loch Arklet is approximately 12 miles from Aberfoyle on the B829 road to Inversnaid and Stronachlacher.
The loch is deep and steep sided, which dictates that most of the feeding for the wild brownies is found on or near the surface.
www.fishing-uk-scotland.com /htm/central1.htm   (1971 words)

  
 Clan Stirling Online! Research Library Article
The narrow and wooded Pass of Leny extends south eastwards towards Callander from the south end of Loch Lubnaig in Stirling Council Area.
Close to the main road within the pass are cascades on the River Leny known as the Falls of Leny.
This is a wonderful antique view of the Scottish countryside on the south end of Loch Lubnaig.
www.clanstirling.org /Main/lib/photos/LenyPass-1891ColorLithogra.html   (103 words)

  
 Loch Lubnaig - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Loch Lubnaig is a small loch near Callander in Stirlingshire, Scotland.
Fed by the River Balvaig from the north and drained by the River Leny to the south, Loch Lubnaig offers fishing from the shore while canoes can be rented at the north end.
Alternatively, two car parking areas on the east shore offer perfect, albeit sometimes busy, canoe launching points.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Loch_Lubnaig   (104 words)

  
 The Grahams - June 1993
It was worth the diversion to the south top with its small cairn for the full length view down the loch which is not even glimpsed from any other point on the ridge.
Loch Mhoicean is unusual on the map as it apparently drains in both directions.
Westwards is an equally attractive prospect along Loch Carron to the Isle of Skye and the distant serrations of the Cuillins.
www.geocities.com /Yosemite/1015/g3.htm   (3322 words)

  
 Scottish Holiday Cottages in Loch Lubnaig and self catering vacation accommodation for weekly rentals in Perthshire
Holiday makers visiting Loch Lubnaig in Perthshire, Scotland are able to secure a great choice of Scottish holiday apartments - holiday homes with glorious outlooks, grand notable residences, Scottish Castles and typical family holiday homes.
Pristine well kept selfcatering holiday accommodation near Loch Lubnaig with with a cozy wood fire, will serve as a fantastic place to stay for your vacation.
There are Golf courses close to Loch Lubnaig and consult our Scottish tourism guide for gardens and hotels, pubs and things to do in Perthshire.
www.taysideholidaycottage.co.uk /Loch-Lubnaig.html   (220 words)

  
 Tourist Guide and Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in The Trossachs, Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Variously translated as the 'Bent Loch' and the 'Loch on the Bend' Loch Lubnaig is approximately 5 kms long and bounded on the east side by the A84 trunk road and on the west by the Callander - Strathyre footpath and cycleway.
A trip to this lovely loch which can include a sail on the S.S. Sir Walter Scott should not be missed, this is such a serene location.
The loch is noted for its beauty and celebrated in literature in The Lady of the Lake, the Romantic poem by the Scottish poet and novelist Sir Walter Scott.
www.trossachs.org.uk /placesca.html   (1505 words)

  
 Sprint/Marathon Racing Calendar
Lubnaig, on the A84, around 8 miles north of Callander.
There is then a short paddle down the river to the start of the race on the loch.
Short Course : Start at the north end of the loch and complete 1 circuit keeping to the right of the buoy at Ardchullarie Point and turning anti-clockwise round the buoy at the south end of the loch.
www.canoescotland.com /Default.aspx?tabid=135   (372 words)

  
 Historical perspective for Lubnaig, Loch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Here the messenger delivers up the signal to Norman of Armandave, who was about to pledge his troth at the altar to Mary of Tombea; and the bridegroom, leaving his unwedded bride, starts off with the cross along the shores of Loch Lubnaig, and away towards the distant district of Balquhidder.
The chapel of Saint Bride stood on a small and romantic knoll between the opening of the Pass of Leny and Loch Lubnaig.
Armandave is on the W side of the loch; and Tombea, the residence of Norman's bride, is also in the neighbourhood.—Ord.
www.geo.ed.ac.uk:81 /scotgaz/features/featurehistory2587.html   (643 words)

  
 Cycling and Mountain Biking in the Trossachs, Scotland
Callander - Loch Venachar - Aberfoyle - Lake of Menteith - Callander
As you approach Loch Lubnaig, note the steep slopes of Ben Ledi to your left.
As you climb good views over Loch Lubnaig east to Beinn Each and north towards Strathyre are obtained.
www.lenymede.demon.co.uk /activity/cycle-routes.html   (2024 words)

  
 Local Attractions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Historically The Trossachs are a small area defined by the peaks of Ben A'an and Ben Venue, and the Lochs Katrine and Achray.
A large part of the greater Trossachs, that is the wider area from Loch Lomond to Callander, Thornhill, Doune and Strathyre, is covered by extensive tracts of forest.
Within the boundaries of the park are three main forests, Loch Ard Forest, Achray Forest, and Strathyre Forest and these are particularly suitable for walkers and cyclists with many waymarked trails.
www.callander-town.demon.co.uk /attractions/attractions.htm   (1510 words)

  
 Outdoor activities in the Trossachs, Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
For cycling enthusiasts there is access to cycle tracks offering hundreds of kilometres of cycling through woods and forests, and alongside many of the beautiful lochs of the area including Lochs Lubnaig, Venachar, and Katrine.
Loch Katrine is also an enchanting location for a cycle ride in the heart of Rob Roy country with the opportunity to cycle one way and sail on the other on board the S.S. Sir Walter Scott.
The woods and lochs abound with wild birds providing much to interest the ornithologist, amateur and professional alike while the countryside and hills are no less abundant with animals.
www.trossachs.org.uk /activity/activity.html   (1593 words)

  
 24 August 2003
At Kilmahog, we headed north past Loch Lubnaig (number three) on the way to Strathyre and Lochearnhead.
From there it was along the north side of Loch Earn (number four) passing through St Fillans, Comrie and Crieff before going up through the Sma' Glen to Amulree where we had lunch.
Going along the glen, Loch Freuchie was chalked off as loch number five before be began to climb over the pass to Kenmore.
www.csmgf.co.uk /runs/24_08_03/24_August_03.htm   (596 words)

  
 Strathyre, Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and St. Fillans Web Site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The loch is 3.5miles long (5.5km) and the deepest part is approximately 100ft (31m).
This loch is not suitable for sailing due to its adverse wind conditions.
The flood condition on this part of land is called ‘Loch Occasional’, (which is situated across the road from Kings House Hotel) and usually only happens in mid-winter or early spring.
www.highlandgateway.net /see/lochlubnaig.htm   (204 words)

  
 Maggies Tea Room and Log Cabin 01877 384281 - Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park
A wide variety of water sports is available on and around the lochs in the trossachs.
Loch Katrine Steamship, Sir Walter Scott - Let the captain take charge and relax on Loch Katrine and enjoy the stunning scenery.
Fishing is available locally in many of the rivers and lochs from salmon and sea trout to brown trout.
members.aol.com /cushortlyok/t_attractions.htm   (307 words)

  
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It is the eastern pleasure boating centre of Loch Lomond nestling in a sheltered bay, permanently populated by pleasure craft.
The rivers, lochs and lochans are famous across the country for the quality and variety of fish.
Loch Lubnaig Brown trout, perch and char. This loch is just two miles west of Callander, has two large car parks and is very accessible. Sunday fishing allowed main road shore only.
www.dalgair-house-hotel.co.uk /activities/water.doc   (2298 words)

  
 16_03_03
Past Loch Achray, Loch Venachar to Kilmahog and then up the side of Loch Lubnaig on the way to Crianlarich and Tyndrum and eventually reaching Bridge of Orchy for lunch at 12:30pm.
After lunch, we went along the single track road at Glen Orchy to Dalmally and then from the head of Loch Awe over to Inveraray at Loch Fyne where we stopped and had an ice cream.
At that point DJ spat the dummy oot the pram and said that he wasn't going home unless we did the "roller coaster" at Loch Long.
www.csmgf.co.uk /runs/16_03_03/16_march_03.htm   (257 words)

  
 Rob Roy Way - Walk with Make Tracks Walking Holidays Scotland
The walk is very special in that itpasses next to 5 of the finest natural freshwater lochs in the Southern Highlands; Loch Lubnaig, Loch Earn, Loch Tay, Loch Voil and Loch Venachar.
There are some sections of road, mainly between Killin and Kenmore, and then between Aberfeldy and Pitlochry, and one short section where you must make your way over open ground; but the remainder of the walk is mostly on good paths and tracks through some wonderful scenery.
After walking along the banks of the River Teith and Loch Lubnaig, you pass through the village of "Bonny Strathyre," then on to Balquhidder, just off the route, but a must for anybody who wants to see where Rob Roy lived and is buried.
www.maketracks.net /rrwc.html   (762 words)

  
 The Trossachs: A Tourist Guide from Lenymede Bed and Breakfast
Historically The Trossachs is the small wooded glen bordered by Ben Venue to the south, Lochs Katrine and Achray to the west and east respectively, and Ben A'an to the north (See Map).
The southern gateway to The Trossachs, Aberfoyle is situated at the foot of Duke's Pass between the Forth Valley to the south and the first of the Scottish Highland to the North.
Located at the western end of Loch Tay, this small village is best known for the attractive Falls of Dochart and the Breadalbane Folklore Centre.
members.tripod.com /Callander/trossachs.html   (1088 words)

  
 Information for visitors to Callander
Callander itself is an attractive town at the convergance of two highland rivers and in an area of outstanding natural beauty known as The Trossachs on the edge of the Scottish highlands.
Callander is the eastern gateway to Scotland's Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.
Reputed to translate as 'the Bent Loch' Loch Lubnaig is about 3 miles in length.The A84 trunk road is on the east side and the Callander to Strathyre footpath / cycleway on the west.
www.btinternet.com /~alireid1/callander.htm   (1711 words)

  
 AdventJun05
For the next 3 miles, occasional openings through the pines expose purple-blue Loch Lubnaig and the forested hills opposite with the high peak of Stuc a’Chroin lording over the Highlands landscape to the northeast.
At the north end of Loch Lubnaig the cycleway leaves the old railway grade and climbs to a woodsy lane.
About one mile after passing the northern end of the loch, the trail emerges from the forest as a paved tertiary road leading into the village of Strathyre.
www.homeatfirst.com /adventju4.htm   (1031 words)

  
 Loch Lomonds and the Trossachs - Index M   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Observations on the Shelduck Population of Loch Lomond NNR - Abstract
Peregrine population in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs area of Scotland between 1961 and 1981; a review.
Observations on the Shelduck Population of Loch Lomond NNR - Bibliography
www.environmentalsurveys.co.uk /llt/dist/html/wordsM.html   (1421 words)

  
 cycling scotland england keltie   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
This is a standard classic hill route from Loch Earnside to Loch Lubnaig and Balquhidder with a return to the starting point.
The forest track soon levels out and eventually drops down through a couple of bends to the A84 at Loch Lubnaig opposite a parking area.
There are obviously a number of variations on the starting point, a good alternative is to park near the Loch Lubnaig Forest cabins reversing the route, the choice is yours.
www3.clearlight.com /bikeroutes/trips/trip15.htm   (343 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Considering where to go I had two alternatives: Cycle the road on the west side of Loch Lomond which surely would be nice or head northeast in the direction of the Trossachs.
Well, the good thing was that when I arrived at Loch Katrine at about 1.00pm the weather had gotten a little better and I went for a lunch break in the cafe that's located near that steamship quay (just as I'm writing these words I wonder if it's a real steamboat).
A couple of miles from Callander there was a small way for bicycles which ran along on the other side of Loch Lubnaig than the normal road.
www.pjmeisch.de /Scotland/scmay26.html   (520 words)

  
 Recreational Paddling Access & Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Towpaths open except for Union Canal Bridge 20 Muirend to Bridge 23 Drumshoreland which remains closed at the request of the farmer.
Loch Lubnaig -Car parks at the side of Loch Lubnaig are open - people are camping and fishermen are fishing.
Fair to assume that the loch is available for paddling.
www.highland-hostels.co.uk /info/outdoor/page3.html   (83 words)

  
 Cycling In Scotland - (E) Callander & Loch Lubnaig   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
If you are coming from Loch Venachar and going north it is possible to avoid Main Street in Callander by following the cycle route signs after you cross the bridge over the River Teith, this takes you through a car park by the river.
There is some car parking at the south end of Loch Lubnaig but it is often fully occupied by hill-walkers who are climbing Ben Ledi.
Most of the route by Loch Lubnaig is flat with fine views of the loch and mountains.
cycling.visitscotland.com /sitewide/imported_routes/callender_loch_lubnaig   (558 words)

  
 Rodsnreelsuk,rods n reels,rodnreel,free fishing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Caravans in the Trossachs, Free trout fishing, on the river leny, caravan by Loch Lubnaig,
Famous Lochs to visit in the area include: Loch Tay, Loch Earn,Loch Katrine, Loch Lomond and a host of less well known, but no less beautiful smaller lochs and lochans.
All linen, towels, electricity, gas provided Minimum stay 3 nights Outdoor activities The river Leny and Loch Lubnaig are just a stones throw from the caravans and river fishing for trout is available free of charge.
www.rodsnreelsuk.com   (601 words)

  
 Hill Walking around Callander and the Trossachs, Scotland from AppleEye Web Design
The usual ascent is up the south ridge starting from the car park just south of Loch Lubnaig on the western bank of the River Leny, grid reference NN586092.
The peak may be ascended from the south, 8 miles, and returning by the same route, or by starting from Loch Achray Hotel to the east and ascending via the Coire nan Uruisgean.
This group of mountains is bordered to the south by Loch Voil and Loch Doine, to the north by Glen Dochart, to the east by Glen Ogle and to the west by Glen Falloch.
www.lenymede.demon.co.uk /activity/walkhard.html   (979 words)

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