| Coordinates: | 56.087, -4.564 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NS 40 91 |
Inchfad is a small, elongated island set in Loch Lomond within the Stirling council area, known for its mix of woodland and open grassy patches and for the calm, sheltered waters that surround it. The shoreline is a combination of rocky shelves and small beaches, and the island’s modest scale and low buildings make it feel like a private, peaceful retreat with fine views across the loch to the surrounding hills.
Historically it has been used for crofting and small-scale agriculture and today supports a handful of permanent and seasonal residents, holiday accommodation and visitors arriving by boat; that quiet habitation helps maintain a strong sense of community. Wildlife is a draw too, with waterfowl and otters commonly seen, and the island is popular with boaters and walkers looking for a tranquil slice of Loch Lomond life rather than a busy tourist centre.
Postcode districts covering Inchfad
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Paisley 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Cumbernauld 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Greenock 12.4 miles20 km
- Stirling 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Rutherglen 23 miles37 km
- Cambuslang 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Bearsden 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Clydebank 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Newton Mearns 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Bishopbriggs 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Renfrew 16 miles25.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Inchcruin Island 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Inchlonaig Island 2 miles3.3 km
- Inchtavannach Island 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Inchmurrin Island 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Lomond Ward 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Drymen Place 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Balloch and Haldane Place 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Alexandria Place 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Bonhill Place 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Helensburgh and Lomond South Ward 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Killearn Place 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Renton Place 8 miles12.9 km
Example postcodes in Inchfad
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 39.9 miles64.2 km
- Balloch Railway Station 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Alexandria Railway Station 7 miles11.3 km
Hotels near Inchfad Ad
- Lodge on Loch Lomond Hotel 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Cameron House on Loch Lomond 5 5.3 miles8.6 km
- The Beach House 4 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Duck Bay Hotel & Restaurant 3 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Loch Lomond Hotel 3 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Rowardennan Hotel 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The Winnock Hotel 3 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Kip in the Kirk 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Balloch House by Innkeeper's Collection 4 5.7 miles9.3 km
- Abbotsford Hotel 3 10 miles16 km
Local points of interest
- Ross Priory Estate 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Camstraddan House Estate 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Rossdhu House Estate 3 miles4.8 km
- Buchanan Castle Estate 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Balloch Castle Estate 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Queen Elizabeth Forest Park Forest 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Duchray Estate 7.5 miles12 km
- Strathleven Estate 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Stuckgown House Estate 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Kilpatrick Hills Hill 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Rosneath House Estate 9.8 miles15.8 km