Public swimming possible9 miLoch Ness
Inverfarigaig
Dores Beach
Dores, Dores, Scottish HighlandsLake on Loch NessPublic bathing water
Dores is a gravel and sandy beach on the north-east shore of Loch Ness beside Dores village.
- Water
- Lake, Loch Ness
- Lifeguard
- No lifeguard
- Managed by
- Highland Council
When you can swim
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Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers
Getting there
Rules to know before you go
- Do not bathe during, or for 1–2 days after, heavy rainfall.
- Do not leave litter or feed birds.
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