Lakes · Scottish Highlands
Loch of Forfar
In or near Douglastown.
Loch of Forfar — a lake in scotland highlands.
Scott Cormie — 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 Forfar is a lake located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its scenic beauty and natural surroundings. The area offers opportunities for walking and wildlife observation, making it a tranquil spot for visitors. The loch is also a habitat for various bird species, attracting nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 56.6500, -2.9167
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD8 3FU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
Sources
- manual: geonames-2649206 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Forfar Witches Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Turfbeg Railway Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.7 km
Bankhead Windmill, Forfar
Windmills · 1.3 km
Lochside Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.3 km
Forfar Academy
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
Boyle Park
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Reid Hall
Theatres · 1.7 km
Forfar Castle
Castles · 1.7 km
Castlehill Monument
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Meffan Institute Museum & Gallery
Museums · 1.8 km
Meffan Museum and Art Gallery
Museums · 1.8 km
10th Polish Reconnaissance Group
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Forfar Witches Memorial
Forfar Witches Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Turfbeg Railway Bridge
Turfbeg Railway Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · Scottish Highlands
Bankhead Windmill, Forfar
Bankhead Windmill, Forfar — category B listed building-listed windmill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Lochside Caravan Park
Lochside Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Forfar Academy
Forfar Academy — a school heritage in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Boyle Park
Boyle Park — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Loch of Forfar
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Lochside Caravan Park
Lochside Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Lochlands Leisure Park
Lochlands Leisure Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 4Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Caldhame Caravan Park
Caldhame Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Foresterseat Caravan Park
Foresterseat Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
23 Osnaburg Street, Forfar
23 Osnaburg Street, Forfar in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
'The Clep' Public House, 96-98 Clepington Road, Dundee
'The Clep' Public House, 96-98 Clepington Road, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Eagle Inn, 157-159 King Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee
The Eagle Inn, 157-159 King Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Windmill Bar, 113 Hilltown, Dundee
Windmill Bar, 113 Hilltown, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Ladywell Tavern, 16 Victoria Road, Dundee
Ladywell Tavern, 16 Victoria Road, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Office of J & D Grimmond, 1-3 King Street, Dundee
Office of J & D Grimmond, 1-3 King Street, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch of Forfar?
- Loch of Forfar is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD8 3FU).
- What is Loch of Forfar?
- Loch of Forfar — a lake in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Loch of Forfar?
- Drivers can use postcode DD8 3FU.
- How do I get to Loch of Forfar?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DD8 3FU. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.