8 mile loop
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Stirling, United Kingdom
Loop trail in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Stirling, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 8.6 mi (13.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 650 ft (198 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 5 min
- High point
- 371 ft (113 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from start
- Peak: Creag Bhreac 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from start
- Picnic area 2.5 mi (4 km) from start
- Picnic area 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from start
- Cave: Rob Roy's Cave 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Loch Ard camping permit area March-September 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from start
- Picnic area 8 mi (12.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about 8 mile loop
How long is 8 mile loop?
8 mile loop is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 5 min. It climbs 650 ft (198 m) in total, up to a high point of 371 ft (113 m).
How hard is 8 mile loop?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for 8 mile loop?
3 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on 8 mile loop?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is 8 mile loop shaded?
Partly shaded (63% under trees).
What can you do on 8 mile loop?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near 8 mile loop?
Wee Blether Tea Room, 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from the start. 6 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for 8 mile loop?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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