Lakes · Central Scotland
Lake of Menteith
In or near Arnprior.
Lake of Menteith — a lake in scotland central.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British lake — freshwater body formed by glaciation, fluvial action or, where adjacent to populated areas, by deliberate damming.
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Place summary
The Lake of Menteith is a freshwater lake located in central Scotland. It is notable for being the only lake in Scotland referred to as a "lake," as most others are termed "lochs." The area is popular for various outdoor activities, including walking and birdwatching, with scenic views surrounding the water. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, making it a suitable spot for relaxation and nature observation.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1667, -4.2833
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- FK8 3JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
Sources
- manual: geonames-2642742 (CC BY 4.0)
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Lake of Menteith
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
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Islands · 1.3 km
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Abbeys & priories · 1.4 km
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Castles · 1.4 km
Talla Castle (ruins)
Castles · 1.4 km
Inch Talla
Islands · 1.5 km
Port Of Menteith Parish Church
Historic churches · 1.7 km
Dog Isle, Crannog
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
Port of Menteith
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.9 km
Malling Roman Fort
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Cardross Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.7 km
Cardross House
Historic houses · 2.8 km
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Flagship📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Lake of Menteith
Lake of Menteith — freshwater lake in Stirling, Scotland, UK, outflows east to Googie Water.
📷 5Islands · Central Scotland
Inchmahome
Inchmahome — island in Lake of Menteith, Stirling, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland
Inchmahome Priory
Inchmahome Priory in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Talla Castle
Talla Castle — castle in Stirling, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Talla Castle (ruins)
Talla Castle (ruins) — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 4Islands · Central Scotland
Inch Talla
Inch Talla — island in the Lake of Menteith, Stirlingshire.
Where to eat & stay near Lake of Menteith
Places to stay
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Trossachs Holiday Park
Trossachs Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Cobleland Campsite
Cobleland Campsite — a campsite in scotland central.
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📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Trossachs Tryst
Trossachs Tryst — a hostel in scotland central.
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Callander Hostel
Callander Hostel — a hostel in scotland central.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Westerton Arms, 34 Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lake of Menteith?
- Lake of Menteith is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK8 3JZ).
- What is Lake of Menteith?
- Lake of Menteith — a lake in scotland central.
- How do I get to Lake of Menteith?
- Drivers can use postcode FK8 3JZ.
- How do I get to Lake of Menteith?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode FK8 3JZ. It sits within the Stirling and Strathallan parliamentary constituency.