Wild Swim Atlas

    Loch Ness

    Inverfarigaig, Scottish HighlandsLakePublic swimming possible

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    Getting there

    Loch Ness is a large, deep freshwater loch used for wild swimming.

    Water
    Lake
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguard

    Getting there

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

    57.2741, -4.4850

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Do not swim alone.
    • Do not enter deep or fast-flowing water.

    Swimming spots nearby

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    Open to swim14 mi

    Dog Falls

    Waterfall pool
    Glen Affric, Tomich
    Open to swim14 mi

    Plodda Falls

    Waterfall pool
    Glen Affric, Tomich
    Swimming generally permitted20 mi

    White Falls

    Waterfall pool
    Loch Spey, Fort William
    Swimming possible21 mi

    River Pattack

    Waterfall pool
    Falls of Pattack, Kingussie
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