The Top 10 Lakes around Dornoch
Looking to visit the best lakes around Dornoch? 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 Dornoch’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 22, 2025
Skating Pond, Golspie
Highlight • Forest
Although not very big, the Skating Pond is a quite magical place. With a little bit of luck, your might spot a grey heron (see picture) or hear some deer …
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Lochan Uaine Trail, Morangie Forest
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Morangie Forest boasts a rich diversity of habitats, so many so, it has been designated as a European Special Protection Area. This stroll through the woodland is incredibly scenic, it …
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Loch Shin Waterside Café
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Brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks served with great views across Loch Shin. Outside seating by the loch in the summer and a wood burner for the winter.
Open every day …
Open every day …
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Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve
Highlight • Beach
Managed by Scotland’s Nature Agency, Loch Fleet has three interlocking areas: the coastal, beach and sand dune area; the tidal saltwater loch fleet; and the river Fleet and alder marshland. …
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Coul Links
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Dunes, moorland, gorse, small pools ... The section is called Coul Links. On the left is a Scottish term:
"The sandy undulating ground, called covered with turf, bent grass, gorse, …
"The sandy undulating ground, called covered with turf, bent grass, gorse, …
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