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Lakes · Scottish Highlands

Loch Esk

Loch Esk — a lake in scotland highlands.

Stony track - geograph.org.uk - 7816926

Aleks Scholz — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h

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 Esk is a lake located in the Scottish Highlands. It is characterised by its natural beauty and surrounding rugged landscape. Visitors can expect a tranquil setting, ideal for walking and observing local wildlife. The area is popular for various outdoor activities, including fishing and hiking.

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Coordinates
56.8991, -3.2533

Sources

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Loch Esk from the path - geograph.org.uk - 7816927📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands

Craigs of Loch Esk

Craigs of Loch Esk — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 851 m.

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Crow Craigies from Jock's Road - geograph.org.uk - 7816930

Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands

Crow Craigies South Top

Crow Craigies South Top — a mountain in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Davy's Bourach, Jock's Road - geograph.org.uk - 3262568📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands

Cairn Lunkard

Cairn Lunkard — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 856 m.

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Ruin at Bachnagairn - geograph.org.uk - 2654797📷 5

Waterfalls · Scottish Highlands

Bachnagairn

Bachnagairn — a waterfall in scotland highlands.

Heading down Jock's Road - geograph.org.uk - 2655381📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands

Cairn Damff

Cairn Damff — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 838 m.

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Shelter above the Lunkard - geograph.org.uk - 3249463📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands

Universal Hiking Club Glasgow

Universal Hiking Club Glasgow — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Loch Esk

Places to stay

Bird watching hide - geograph.org.uk - 7118021📷 5

Hostels · Scottish Highlands

Braemar Youth Hostel

Braemar Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.

Church from the river - geograph.org.uk - 8048371📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands

Braemar Caravan Park

Braemar Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

Freebraemarcaravanpark.co.uk
East wing of the Fife Arms Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 2290527📷 7

Hotels · Scottish Highlands

Fife Arms Hotel

Fife Arms Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.

Freethefifearms.com
Pipes and drums, Braemar - geograph.org.uk - 5711468📷 5

Hostels · Scottish Highlands

Rucksacks Braemar

Rucksacks Braemar — a hostel in scotland highlands.

Freeskiassistant.com
1715 and all that - 'Add Glory to the Day' it proclaims - geograph.org.uk - 3997883📷 7

Hotels · Scottish Highlands

Invercauld Arms Hotel

Invercauld Arms Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.

theinvercauldarms.com
Glen Prosen Church - geograph.org.uk - 4899127📷 5

Hostels · Scottish Highlands

Prosen Hostel

Prosen Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.

Freeprosenhostel.co.uk

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Battle Moss, Loch of Yarrows multiple stone rows - geograph.org.uk - 5665712📷 5

Lakes · Scottish Highlands

Loch of Yarrows

Loch of Yarrows — a lake in scotland highlands.

Loch Wharrel - geograph.org.uk - 1842606📷 5

Lakes · Scottish Highlands

Loch Wharral

Loch Wharral — a lake in scotland highlands.

Flat calm on Watten - geograph.org.uk - 1756248📷 5

Lakes · Scottish Highlands

Loch Watten

Loch Watten — a lake in scotland highlands.

Meall Breac - geograph.org.uk - 32390📷 5

Lakes · Scottish Highlands

Loch Valigan

Loch Valigan — a lake in scotland highlands.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Loch Esk?
Loch Esk is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
What is Loch Esk?
Loch Esk — a lake in scotland highlands.
How do I get to Loch Esk?
Its coordinates are 56.8991°, -3.2533°.