The Top 7 Lakes around Helmsdale
Looking to visit the best lakes around Helmsdale? 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 Helmsdale’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 21, 2025
Loch Naver
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Loch Naver is almost 10km long but only 200 - 600m wide, a long and thin loch snacking down the valley. The quiet B873 roads runs along the northern shore …
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Loch Brora
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This small road along the eastern bank of Loch Brora is a joy to ride. The surface is reasonable, and the views are spectacular!
Loch Brora is long and then …
Loch Brora is long and then …
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Forsinard Flows
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Forsinard Flows is home to one of the largest and most intact areas of blanket bog in Europe. This rare habitat is essential for biodiversity, supporting a specific fauna and …
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Loch Badanloch Beach
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Fantastic camp spot down beside the beach. Good gravel trails through to Loch Choire, but just be aware that the track there after is best suited to mountain biking.
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Loch Choire
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The Loch is at the end of a rural street linking the loch and the lodges around it with Badanloch Lodge and the main road. The primary in flow of …
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