The Top 20 Lakes in Stirling
Looking to visit the best lakes in Stirling? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Stirling’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 24, 2025
View of Loch Lomond from Conic Hill
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Beautiful view of Loch Lomond and the Highlands. Especially for hikers of the 'West Highland Way' makes a nice prelude to the desire for the following days.
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Stùc a' Chroin summit
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The two Munros of Stùc a' Chroin and Ben Vorlich, on the southern fringe of the Highlands, appear as an identical pair in many distant views. Closer up, they are …
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The Lochan of the Lost Sword
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This lochan (small body of water) is famous for supposedly being the resting place for a number of ancient Scottish swords, cast aside to facilitate an escape from battle.
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Craigallian Loch
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On the path beside Craigallian Lock is a commemorative plaque regarding the Craigallian Fire, which was a legendary place which spawned a number of climbing communities in the area, and …
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Milarrochy Bay
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Loch Lomond is a vast and extremely beautiful freshwater lake nestled amid a landscape of majestic mountains. The lake crosses the Highland Boundary Fault, often considered the boundary between the …
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The Oak Tree Inn, Balmaha
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A wonderful hotel with restaurant and pub in Balmaha. There are rooms in the main house and various additional houses on the premises. The rooms are very nice - but …
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South Loch Tay Road
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Beautiful views out over Loch Tay, and much quieter and better to cycle than the main road to the North of the Loch. The only disadvantage is that it involves …
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Loch Lubnaig Cycle Path
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The area around Loch Lubnaig features some excellent cycling and walking paths, including a section of the National Cycle Network (NCN 7) on the west side of the water. This …
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Rowardennan Youth Hostel
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The hostel is a very nice, old building. It is beautifully situated on the edge of a bay right on Loch Lomond. Also, as a user of the small campground …
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Sallochy Campsite, Loch Lomond
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Sallochy Campsite is a welcome sight after a long day's hike, especially if you're on the West Highland Way. With 30 pitches (20 on the main site and 10 by …
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