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Loch Eck

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Open water

  • This destination contains areas of open water which can be hazardous if you are not suitably prepared. Follow our water safety advice and take care.

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A picturesque picnic spot with lochside views

As you follow the road along the eastern shore of Loch Eck, stop at one of our picnic sites and enjoy gorgeous views across the loch. Jubilee Point picnic site is particularly photogenic, so don't forget to bring your camera.

Loch Eck is a great place for wildlife. Red squirrels forage its shores and deep under its surface swims Scotland's rarest freshwater fish – the powan. This relic from the ice age is a protected species and is only found here and in Loch Lomond.

Activities

Take to the water

Portable, non-motorised craft - like canoes or kayaks - can be launched from Jubilee Point.

No camping

Camping from your vehicle is not permitted here. There are campsites with facilities nearby at Sandbank and Kilmun, by Dunoon.

Facilities and access

Walking
Walking
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Parking
Boat launching
Boat launching
Picnic area
Picnic area

The nearest public toilets are at Whistlefield and the café at Benmore Garden.

Car parking information

There is no charge to park in this car park. Please park with care and consideration. In particular please park in designated parking areas only and do not block entrances or gates.

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Getting here

There are two car parks with picnic facilities along the east bank of Lock Eck on the A815. Jubilee Point can be found approximately half way along the loch.

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PA23 8SG is the nearest postcode.

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0300 067 6600 (option 2)
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Walking
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Parking
Cycling
Cycling
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
Picnic area
Picnic area
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Facilities and activities
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Walking
Toilets
Toilets
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Parking
Cycling
Cycling
Picnic area
Picnic area
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Walking
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Parking
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