Wild Swimming at Loch Venechar

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Nestled in the heart of the Trossachs, Loch Venachar offers a stunning backdrop of rolling hills and lush woodland. Its calm, clear waters make it a premier destination for wild swimmers and nature lovers seeking a tranquil escape.

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South Side Car Park 2 (Picnic Beach)

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Parking on the south side of Loch Venachar, with direct access to the beach from the car park. Picnic benches on site. The most popular entry point, being the first car park on the right heading west from Callander.

South Side Car Park 3 (West)

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Larger car parking spaces at the end, with access to the loch nearby on the pebble shore - either to the left or the right of the cottage

Venachar Lochside Wild Spa

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Loch access at Venachar Lochside on the north shore, used as part of the venue's wild spa experience. Step directly from the sauna into the loch for cold water immersion. Booking required for sauna and cold plunge sessions; loch access is part of the spa package.

North Side Car park (2)

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Second north side car park, a few hundred metres east of the first. Direct access to the beach.

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Port of Menteith

Scotland's only lake (rather than loch) is nearby

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Venachar Lochside Restaurant

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Venachar Lochside Wild Sauna

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South Side Car Park 2

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South Side Car Park 3

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North Side Car Park

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Venachar Lochside Car Park

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North Side Car Park 2

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East End Car Park

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