General Information
Scotland's second largest loch is Loch Ness situated in the Scottish Highlands near Inverness. The loch is a freshwater loch, it has a depth of 230 metres and its surface sits 16 metres above sea level. Loch Ness is best known due to alleged sightings of a Loch creature named the ‘Loch Ness Monster’ also known as ‘Nessie’. The loch and its surroundings make up a beautiful part of the world and a popular place for hikers due to its surrounding terrain.
Getting there
The loch is situated 37 km southwest of Inverness. The best way to get there is by car but there are also buses that run from Inverness.
Opening Times and Admission
The loch is open to the public to visit for free on any day.
I spent a relaxing two days here in a airbnb in 2019, the story of the loch ness monster is something local seemed passionate about and they get a lot of tourist for it. The area around the loch is very nice and peaceful. We had great walks around here.