Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Loch Spey
Loch Spey — lake in Highland, Scotland, UK, outflows to and source of the River Spey.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Loch Spey is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lake in Highland, Scotland, UK, outflows to and source of the River Spey". Coordinates: 57.0077°, -4.6019°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Loch Spey is a small freshwater loch located in the Central Highlands of Scotland. This loch is significant because it forms the headwaters of the powerful River Spey. It is small, only 300 m (980 ft) long by 200 m (660 ft) wide and is shallow with many weed beds. It is located 28.9 km (18.0 mi) west of Newtonmore and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Melgarve. Loch Spey is approximately 20 km (12 mi) up from the Spey Dam and 186 km (116 mi) from the North Sea. The loch has native fish, including trout and minnows.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0077, -4.6019
- Address
- Highland, Scotland
Sources
- wikidata: Q6665014 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Loch Spey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Loch Spey - geograph.org.uk - 3026151.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Spey?
- Loch Spey is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Loch Spey?
- Loch Spey — lake in Highland, Scotland, UK, outflows to and source of the River Spey.
- How do I get to Loch Spey?
- Its coordinates are 57.0077°, -4.6019°.
- Is Loch Spey free to visit?
- Yes, Loch Spey is free to enter.