Wild Swim Atlas

    Loch Awe

    Eilean an Tighe, Scottish HighlandsLakeOpen swimming

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    Getting there

    Loch Awe is a long, deep and cold freshwater loch with open swims and sheltered bays.

    Water
    Lake
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguard or rescue services

    Getting there

    Loch Awe is near Eilean an Tighe, Scottish Highlands. Use the coordinates below in your maps app, and check road access with the land manager before you go.

    58.0921, -4.9787

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    Know before you go

    • Never swim alone.
    • Stay close to the shore if conditions are uncertain.

    Swimming spots nearby

    All of Scottish Highlands
    Swimming permitted13 mi

    Achmelvich

    Sea pool
    Achmelvich beach, Achmelvich
    Yes, seasonal38 mi

    Sand Beach

    Sea pool
    Big Sand, North Erradale
    Public bathing beach38 mi

    Dornoch Sands

    Sea pool
    Dornoch Beach, Dornoch
    Public sea bathing47 mi

    Rosemarkie

    Sea pool
    Rosemarkie
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