Yes, public bathingLoch Morlich
Glenmore Forest Park, Aviemore
Loch Morlich is a freshwater loch and designated bathing water near Aviemore.
Lakes and tarns in Cairngorms
11 lakes and tarns you can swim in across Cairngorms, each checked for public access.
11 spots listed11 lakes and tarns
11 spots in Cairngorms
Yes, public bathing
Open to swimLoch Pityoulish
Pityoulish Estate, Aviemore
Loch Pityoulish is a natural loch near Aviemore where swimming and bathing are described as possible.
Swimming permitted
Swimming permitted
Swimming permittedLoch Insh
Tom Dubh
Loch Insh is a natural loch with a watersports centre and swimming is practised there.
Swimming possibleDubh Loch
Glen Muick, Ballater
Dubh Loch is a small upland freshwater loch within the Balmoral Estate, near Ballater.
Open to swimLoch Coire an Lochain
Aviemore
Loch Coire an Lochain is a high mountain loch below Braeriach in the Cairngorms.
Swimming possibleLoch Muick
Glen Muick, Ballater
Loch Muick is an upland freshwater loch at the head of Glen Muick on the Balmoral Estate.
Wild swimming recordedLoch an t-Seilich
Glen Tromie, Kingussie
Loch an t-Seilich is a natural loch reached by a path from Glen Tromie.
Wild swimming possibleLoch Avon
Aviemore
Loch Avon is a remote freshwater loch with shingle beaches in the Cairngorm Mountains.
Wild swimming possibleLoch Etchachan
Aviemore
Loch Etchachan is a remote, high freshwater loch in the Cairngorms National Park.