Notable lake · Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Loch Nant
Loch Nant is a lake in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
Loch Nant: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Loch Nant
Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Loch Nant — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 56.36657, -5.24037. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Loch Nant
- Glen Nant National Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Argyll and Bute · ~6 km · Must-see
- Binnein Brander · viewpoint · Argyll and Bute · ~9 km · Must-see
- Bonawe Iron Furnace · museum · Argyll and Bute · ~10 km · Must-see
- Falls of Cruachan · waterfall · Argyll and Bute · ~12 km · Must-see
- Chapel of St Fyndoca · church · Argyll and Bute · ~12 km · Must-see
- Falls of Avich · waterfall · Argyll and Bute · ~13 km · Must-see
- Cruach Mhòr · viewpoint · Argyll and Bute · ~14 km · Must-see
- St. Conan's Kirk · church · Argyll and Bute · ~15 km · Must-see
- Dalavich Church · church · Argyll and Bute · ~15 km · Must-see
- Innis Chonnell Castle · fort · Argyll and Bute · ~15 km · Must-see
- Kilchurn Castle · fort · Argyll and Bute · ~17 km · Must-see
- Beinn a' Chochuill · viewpoint · Argyll and Bute · ~18 km · Must-see
- Loch Etive · beach · Argyll and Bute · ~19 km · Must-see
- Oban Distillery · museum · Argyll and Bute · ~19 km · Must-see
- Dunstaffnage Castle · fort · Argyll and Bute · ~20 km · Must-see
- St Columba's Cathedral · church · Argyll and Bute · ~20 km · Must-see
- Dunollie Castle · fort · Argyll and Bute · ~21 km · Must-see
- Glen Shira · viewpoint · Argyll and Bute · ~21 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Loch Nant
- Loch Baile Mhic Cailein · lake · Argyll and Bute · ~29 km · Must-see
- Ballachuan Loch · lake · Argyll and Bute · ~32 km · Must-see
- Loch Dochard · lake · Argyll and Bute · ~35 km · Must-see
- Loch Restil · lake · Argyll and Bute · ~35 km · Must-see
- Loch Eck · lake · Argyll and Bute · ~44 km · Must-see
- Loch Buidhe · lake · Highland · ~48 km · Must-see
- Lochan na Stainge · lake · Highland · ~49 km · Must-see
- Loch Arklet · lake · Stirling · ~50 km · Must-see
- Loch Dochart · lake · Stirling · ~51 km · Must-see
- Loch Arienas · lake · Highland · ~52 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Loch Nant full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Loch Nant yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Loch Nant?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Loch Nant?
Nearby: Glen Nant National Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 6 km), Binnein Brander (viewpoint, 9 km), Bonawe Iron Furnace (museum, 10 km), Falls of Cruachan (waterfall, 12 km), Chapel of St Fyndoca (church, 12 km), Falls of Avich (waterfall, 13 km).
Is Loch Nant worth visiting?
Loch Nant is listed as a notable lake in Scotland on Spotwander.