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The Top 20 Lakes in Scotland

Looking to visit the best lakes in Scotland? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Scotland’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: November 12, 2025

View of Loch Lomond from Conic Hill

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Beautiful view of Loch Lomond and the Highlands. Especially for hikers of the 'West Highland Way' makes a nice prelude to the desire for the following days.

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Fairy Pools

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The Fairy Pools are a series of different sized, natural water pools, which are connected by a small stream and small waterfalls. The clear and cold water flows down from …

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Trail junction at Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe

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Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe is often referred to as the Halfway Lochan and it is a distinctive landmark when ascending the Ben from Glen Nevis. The 'halfway' tag should really …

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Stùc a' Chroin summit

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The two Munros of Stùc a' Chroin and Ben Vorlich, on the southern fringe of the Highlands, appear as an identical pair in many distant views. Closer up, they are …

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Loch an Eilein Castle

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Loch An Eilein Castle stands on a natural island just off the north-west shore of Loch An Eilein, deep in the Rothiemurchus Forest. The castle was built in the 13th …

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An Lochan Uaine (The Green Loch)

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Legend has it that An Lochan Ulaine (which means the Green Loch) is green because pixies used to wash their clothes in it. Whether you see a pixie or not, …

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The Lochan of the Lost Sword

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This lochan (small body of water) is famous for supposedly being the resting place for a number of ancient Scottish swords, cast aside to facilitate an escape from battle.

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Craigallian Loch

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On the path beside Craigallian Lock is a commemorative plaque regarding the Craigallian Fire, which was a legendary place which spawned a number of climbing communities in the area, and …

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View from Sgùrr na Stri of Loch Coruisk and the Cuillin Ridge

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Few summit viewpoints rival Sgùrr na Stri. Despite its diminutive 1,620-foot (494 m) height, it reveals a vista that most peaks many times its size can't match. The prospect of …

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Loch Morlich Beach

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Loch Morlich is a freshwater loch surrounded by award-winning sandy beaches. From the loch beaches, you are afforded spectacular views of the snow-clad peaks of the northern Cairngorms. Managed by …

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Portree Harbour

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Portree is a lovely little seaport. You should enjoy some fish and chips in the colourful harbour. There is also some good accomodation to spend the night: the Torvaig campsite, …

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The Top 20 Lakes in Scotland

View of Loch Lomond from Conic Hill

Fairy Pools

Trail junction at Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe

Stùc a' Chroin summit

Loch an Eilein Castle

An Lochan Uaine (The Green Loch)

The Lochan of the Lost Sword

Craigallian Loch

View from Sgùrr na Stri of Loch Coruisk and the Cuillin Ridge

Loch Morlich Beach

Portree Harbour

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