Loch Leachd

The water at Loch Leachd sits perfectly still on a good day, mirror-flat and reflecting whatever sky you've brought with you. It's a small loch rather than a destination that demands hours of your time, but that's rather the point - this is the kind of place you stumble upon while exploring Argyll's quieter corners near Taynuilt, not somewhere you plan a trip around.

What you're looking at is a modest freshwater loch in genuinely pretty surroundings, with low hills rising around it and enough space to walk the shoreline if you fancy stretching your legs. Birdwatchers occasionally find something worth noting here, and if you're after a bit of wild camping atmosphere or just want to pause somewhere genuinely peaceful, this delivers. The water's cold enough that swimming is strictly for the committed, but the walk itself is manageable and genuinely restful.

Walkers and those seeking landscape photography will find more to engage them here than families with restless children - there's no infrastructure, no facilities, no drama. Allow an hour if you're just soaking it in, longer if you're doing the shoreline loop. It's the sort of spot that rewards a late afternoon visit when the light gets interesting.

If you're based at Fyne Glamping or Loch Awe Camping Pods, both close by, this makes a solid addition to a day's exploring rather than a standalone trip. Pair it with Loch Awe itself or the trails around Taynuilt, and you've got a proper day's worth of Argyll wandering.