Wild Swim Atlas

Loch Lochy

Fort William, Scottish HighlandsLakeSwimming possible

Directions

Loch Lochy is a deep freshwater loch in the Great Glen with no established swimming spots.

Water
Lake
Entry
See official website
Facilities
Slipway at Laggan Locks

Getting there

The A82 runs along the south shore, with access points including Laggan Locks and Letterfinlay.

56.9685, -4.9127

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Know before you go

  • Experienced swimmers only.
  • Swim near the A82.

Swimming spots nearby

All of Scottish Highlands
Swimming generally permitted11 mi

White Falls

Waterfall pool
Loch Spey, Fort William
Shallow bathing possible14 mi

Steall Waterfall

Waterfall pool
Glen Nevis, Kinlochleven
Swimming possible20 mi

River Pattack

Waterfall pool
Falls of Pattack, Kingussie
Open to swim21 mi

Plodda Falls

Waterfall pool
Glen Affric, Tomich
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