The Top 20 Lakes in the Outer Hebrides
Looking to visit the best lakes in the Outer Hebrides? 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 Outer Hebrides’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 25, 2025
RSPB Balranald Nature Reserve
Highlight • Natural
Not only bird and animal watchers get their money's worth, the tour of the reserve is beautiful.
There is a small caravan bistro with delicious cake and a family campsite. …
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Scalpay Island
Highlight • Settlement
One of the smaller islands in the Outer Hebrides Scalpay has been an important fishing and seafaring island for hundreds of years. There are two good harbours and the Eilean …
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Machair Uibhist a Deas National Scenic Area
Highlight (Segment) • Natural
Pristine beaches, hidden coves and untouched nature sum up South Uist, the second-largest island of the Outer Hebrides. With a population of less than 2,000, you will find plenty of …
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Aline Community Woodland Boardwalk and Lake
Highlight • Forest
A beautiful stretch of woodland covering 155 acres (63 ha), Aline Community Woodland has a lake, play area and picnic tables. You will ride along a pretty boardwalk through the …
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Loch a'Mhorghain
Highlight • Natural
The saying goes that a loch is as deep as the mountains around it. If that is true, then Loch a'Mhorghain must be very deep. On the southern edge of …
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