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Lakes · Scottish Highlands

Loch of Camster

Loch of Camster — a lake in scotland highlands.

Shieling site near Camster, Caithness - geograph.org.uk - 3769266

Claire Pegrum — 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 of Camster is a lake located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its natural beauty and tranquil setting, surrounded by rugged landscapes typical of the region. Visitors can expect opportunities for wildlife observation and scenic walks along the shoreline. The area is also popular for fishing, offering a serene environment for anglers.

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Coordinates
58.3833, -3.2500

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Grey Cairns of Camster — chambered cairns in Scotland.

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Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Camster Long Cairn

Camster Long Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Camster Round Cairn from NE - geograph.org.uk - 910125📷 3

Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands

Camster Round Cairn

Camster Round Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Long Cairn from Round Cairn - geograph.org.uk - 910123📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands

Carol Christina Darmady Memorial

Carol Christina Darmady Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands

Lower Camster, broch site

Lower Camster, broch site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Minor road approaching Camster Wind Farm - geograph.org.uk - 7218355📷 5

Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands

Lower Camster, broch site

Lower Camster, broch site — archaeological in scotland highlands.

Where to eat & stay near Loch of Camster

Places to stay

The Coghill Footbridge over The Wick River - geograph.org.uk - 7920006📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Highlands

Wick Caravan & Camping Site

Wick Caravan & Camping Site — a campsite in scotland highlands.

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Campsites · Scottish Highlands

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Caithness Camping Pods — a campsite in scotland highlands.

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Hotels · Scottish Highlands

Ackergil Tower

Ackergil Tower — a hotel in scotland highlands.

Bridge at Latheronwheel - geograph.org.uk - 2568070📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Highlands

Wildcamp latheronwheel

Wildcamp latheronwheel — a campsite in scotland highlands.

Track from Noss Head Lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 2595526📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Highlands

Informal campsite

Informal campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.

Close up, Elizabethan postbox on the A9, Inver, Dunbeath - geograph.org.uk - 5084807📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Highlands

Inver Caravan Park & BB

Inver Caravan Park & BB — a campsite in scotland highlands.

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Places to eat & drink

Gasworks and timber yard, Wick, 1965 - geograph.org.uk - 6158538📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

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The Alexander Bain in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

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Loch Wharral — a lake in scotland highlands.

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Loch Watten — a lake in scotland highlands.

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Loch Valigan — a lake in scotland highlands.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Loch of Camster?
Loch of Camster is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
What is Loch of Camster?
Loch of Camster — a lake in scotland highlands.
How do I get to Loch of Camster?
Its coordinates are 58.3833°, -3.2500°.