The Top 20 Lakes in the Northwest Highlands
Looking to visit the best lakes in the Northwest Highlands? 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 Northwest Highlands’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 6, 2025
This gorgeous coastal village marks the capital of the Isle of Mull, one of the islands that make up the Inner Hebrides. Built as a fishing village in 1788, Tobermory …
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This forestry track runs alongside Loch Shiel and offers fantastic views over the water. The surface is compact gravel, making it suitable for touring or gravel bikes.
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The climb from the loch to the summit is the best and most rewarding part of the walk. After the long walk in this is your reward
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A beautiful lake with a ruin on the slopes of Meall a Chràthaich. This is located at the high point of the trail connecting the Great Glen to Cannich. Rather …
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Just a few meters and steps above the Road to the Isles you can enjoy great views of Loch Shiel, the Glenfinnan Monument, the River Finnan and the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct.
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Stunning Highland Loch. The pictures don’t lie. The cycle path follows the Loch shoreline and is a good dirt road. You can travel from Glenfinnan Viaduct all the way to …
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This highlight should be named Loch Allt an Daraich NOT Loch Maree.
The latter can be seen from here but is the much larger loch lower down.
The latter can be seen from here but is the much larger loch lower down.
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This section is off the official North Coast 500 route as the roads are too small to accommodate caravans and motorhomes, but is absolutely stunning for cycling, so make the …
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A freshwater loch nestled amongst the dramatic northern Highlands, Loch Loyal is a beautiful spot. At its deepest, the loch drops to about 200 feet (61 m). Surrounded by Beinn …
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The trail is truly beautiful. Be sure to slather on plenty of smidges, which ate us whole the day we walked. Dutch mosquito repellent doesn't help one bit. Buy Smidgy. A head net wouldn't have hurt either.
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