Loch Katrine, Trossachs Pier, Callander
Details
Accessibility
Car parking for Blue badge holders; fully accessible toilets; lift to the cafe and easy access in both cafe and gift shop. Wheelchairs are available free of charge for visitors to use on site. The Sir Walter Scott steamship can cater for wheelchair users. Staff are on hand to assist visitors onto the steamship.
Brief description
Steeped in history and legends, Loch Katrine is a freshwater loch about 13 km long in the heart of the Trossachs. There are many stories associated with the loch from Rob Roy MacGregor to Queen Victoria and more recently as a film setting.
Address
Brenachoile Point, Loch Katrine, Aberfoyle FK17 8HZ
Phone
01877 376315
Website
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/loch-katrine
Directions Grid reference: NN 49538 07201
Travelling by car from Callander take the A84 to Kilmahog and then A821 through Brig O'Turk
Travelling by car from Aberfoyle take the A821 through Duke's Pass
Opening Times
Open daily from 9.30am to 5pm
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
Railway links to Glasgow, travel by bus X10A to Aberfoyle - either walk the remaining 6 miles or take a taxi
https://www.moovit.com/scotland for journey planner
For more travel information go to:https://www.travelinescotland.com/ or phone 24-hours 0871 200 22 33 (Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Amenities
At Loch Katrine there are the following: Steamship Cafe, Gift Shop, accessible toilet and baby changing facilities, Cruises on the Loch available, campsite and other accommodation and cycle hire.
At Stronachlachar there are accessible toilets, car parking and a cafe.
Hikers and cyclists can walk/ride around a part of the loch - please check for any landslides beforehand!
The village of Aberfoyle is 6 miles away and has a number of cafes, inns, restaurants and local shops.
Travel Information
For further travel information in Scotland please see: www.travelinescotland.com
Or call Traveline Scotland on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)