Loch Achray South camping permit area March-September

The morning mist lifts off Loch Achray in layers, turning the wooded slopes of Ben Venue into something half-real.

This is Forestry and Land Scotland permit camping — essentially a cleared pitch zone rather than a formal site, best suited to self-sufficient campers who want wild camping's atmosphere with a bit more structure. Tents and campervans both welcome, but you're in the heart of the Trossachs here, so expect midges in summer and come prepared with your own everything. The loch itself is stunning, ringed by ancient oak and Scots pine, and you're minutes from the Duke's Pass and halfway between Callander and Aberfoyle. Dogs are usually fine, but check when you book your permit.

No facilities listed means exactly that — bring water, pack out waste, and treat it like a wild pitch with permission. Campfires are sometimes allowed depending on fire risk, so ask on arrival and follow whatever restrictions are in place. Quiet, atmospheric, and properly Scottish — this is for campers who know what they're doing and want the Trossachs without the full backcountry commitment.