Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Loch Leathan
Loch Leathan — lake dammed as reservoir in Highland, Scotland, UK, outflows east to Bearreraig River.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Loch Leathan is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lake dammed as reservoir in Highland, Scotland, UK, outflows east to Bearreraig River". Coordinates: 57.4833°, -6.1667°.
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Place summary
Loch Leathan is a reservoir located in the Scottish Highlands. It serves as a significant water source for the surrounding area. The loch's natural setting contributes to the region's landscape and ecology.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4833, -6.1667
Sources
- wikidata: Q12391683 (CC0)
- commons: Loch Leathan from Ben Dearg - geograph.org.uk - 1034888.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Bride's Veil Falls
Waterfalls · 1.0 km

Bearreraig Waterfall
Waterfalls · 1.6 km

Bearreraig Waterfall
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View Point
Viewpoints · 1.8 km

Storr Lochs Hydro-Electric Scheme
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view of the Old Man of Storr
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Old Man Of Storr, dun site
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km

Loch Fada
Lakes · 2.1 km

Holm Island
Islands · 2.1 km

Bearreraig Bay
Natural landmarks · 2.3 km

Fiurnean
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km

Fiurnean
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
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view of the Old Man of Storr
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Where to eat & stay near Loch Leathan
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Leathan?
- Loch Leathan is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Loch Leathan?
- Loch Leathan — lake dammed as reservoir in Highland, Scotland, UK, outflows east to Bearreraig River.
- How do I get to Loch Leathan?
- Its coordinates are 57.4833°, -6.1667°.
- Is Loch Leathan free to visit?
- Yes, Loch Leathan is free to enter.