Lakes · Scottish Highlands
Loch Dochfour
In or near Kirkhill.
Loch Dochfour — a lake in scotland highlands.
Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness · 9.7 km
About
A British lake — freshwater body formed by glaciation, fluvial action or, where adjacent to populated areas, by deliberate damming.
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Place summary
Loch Dochfour is a lake located in the Scottish Highlands. It lies at the northern end of Loch Ness and is part of the Great Glen. The area is characterised by its scenic beauty and is popular for outdoor activities. Visitors can expect opportunities for walking, fishing, and enjoying the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4167, -4.3333
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV3 8JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness — 9.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2651190 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Bona Free Church, Dochfour
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Loch Dochfour
Natural landmarks · 0.6 km
Dochfour House
Historic houses · 0.7 km
Lochend
Lighthouses · 0.9 km
Bona Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.0 km
Bona Church Of Scotland
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Cnoc na Gaoithe
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Aldourie Castle
Castles · 1.5 km
Aldourie
Castles · 1.8 km
Memorial to Wellington N2980 'R' for ROBERT
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
Dochgarroch Lock
Canal locks · 2.6 km
Lochend
Villages · 2.7 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Bona Free Church, Dochfour
Bona Free Church, Dochfour — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Loch Dochfour
Loch Dochfour — lake in Highland, Scotland, UK, at the north of Loch Ness.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Dochfour House
Dochfour House — house in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 5📷 3Lighthouses · Scottish Highlands
Bona Lighthouse
Bona Lighthouse — lighthouse at the north end of Loch Ness, Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Bona Church Of Scotland
Bona Church Of Scotland — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Loch Dochfour
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Abriachan Eco-Campsite & Cafe
Abriachan Eco-Campsite & Cafe — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Bunchrew Caravan Park
Bunchrew Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Torvean Caravan Park
Torvean Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Bunchrew House Hotel
Bunchrew House Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Bught Caravan & Campsite
Bught Caravan & Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Ness Walk Hotel
Ness Walk Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
67 Church Street, Inverness
67 Church Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
15-21 Queensgate, Inverness
15-21 Queensgate, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
93-97 Academy Street, Inverness
93-97 Academy Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Imperial Bar, 1-9 Academy Street, Inverness
Imperial Bar, 1-9 Academy Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Holly Lodge Hotel, Strathpeffer
Holly Lodge Hotel, Strathpeffer in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Dochfour?
- Loch Dochfour is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV3 8JY).
- What is Loch Dochfour?
- Loch Dochfour — a lake in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Loch Dochfour?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV3 8JY.
- How do I get to Loch Dochfour?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV3 8JY. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.