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The Top 16 Lakes around Ness

Looking to visit the best lakes around Ness? 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 Ness’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: February 22, 2026

Foyers Gravel Beach, Loch Ness

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This gravel beach extends into Loch Ness where the famous Nessie monster is said to live. It's a pleasant place for a stop on a walk and gives lovely views down the length of the Loch.

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Stony Beach on Loch Ness

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Just run into the water.

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Loch Ness

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Lying in Glen Mor - the Great Glen - Loch Ness is the largest freshwater lake in Britain. Shrouded in myth and legend, it's home to Nessie, the famous Loch Ness Monster.

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Clansman Harbour, Loch Ness

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Clansman Harbor overlooks the Caledonian Canal.
An underpass leads to the Caledonian Canal. The Caledonian Canal runs through the Great Glen and connects the east and west coasts of Scotland. …

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Stone Shelter Viewpoint Over Loch Ness

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Beautiful view on one of the highest points of this mountain path. The little platform with stone wall provides for a nice place to pitch a small tent. Prepare for …

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View of Loch Ness from Creag Dhearg

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Beautiful resting place high above the Great Glen with a glorious view over Loch Ness to the north and south and over the Highlands.

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Great Glen Way — High Route: View over Loch Ness

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The High Route begins on forest tracks and ascends high above Loch Ness; affording breathtaking views over the water. This option has around 600 feet (183 metres) of extra ascent …

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View of Loch Ness

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There's not a lot of open or clear views upon Loch Ness when hiking or riding the Great Glen Way, as there's a lot of forest there. So when now …

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View of Loch Ness

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The end-side of Loch Ness, giving a unique view upon the lochs 'small' side. Also from the old harbor at Fort Augustus you'll have some nice views on the loch.

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Great Glen Way Forest Trail

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Beautiful off-road forest track, part of the Great Glen Way, with some incredible views over Loch Ness along the way.

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Tips from the Community

Christine🔹

August 23, 2025, Foyers Gravel Beach on Loch Ness

Quite nice, but don't expect too much—there are completely different prospects! After all, there's a good chance you'll be pretty much alone here.

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Stuart Jessey

August 11, 2025, Stone Shelter Viewpoint Over Loch Ness

This was a very welcome stone shelter as the full force of Storm Floris came to bear.

Stuart Jessey

August 11, 2025, View of Loch Ness

It is a must to pause here for a few minutes just to marvel at this view. Met a very friendly and chatty Spanish cyclist here doing the same.

Nej

September 24, 2024, Loch Ness

Lying in Glen Mor - the Great Glen - Loch Ness is the largest freshwater lake in Britain. Shrouded in myth and legend, it's home to Nessie, the famous Loch Ness Monster.