Lakes · Scottish Highlands
Loch Watten
In or near Halkirk.
Loch Watten — a lake in scotland highlands.
David Greer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Georgemas Junction · 8.5 km
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 Watten is a freshwater lake located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its scenic beauty and is a habitat for various wildlife species. The area around the loch offers opportunities for walking and nature observation. It is a notable feature of the local landscape, attracting visitors interested in the natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 58.4833, -3.3167
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 5XH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Georgemas Junction — 8.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634666 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Loch Watten
Natural landmarks · 0.6 km
Green Hill Broch
Archaeological sites · 0.8 km
Grey Cairn Broch
Burial mounds & barrows · 0.9 km
Grey Cairn Broch
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Watten
Villages · 1.3 km
Alexander Bain Monument
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Watten War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Achingale Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
Watten Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Watten Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Achingale
Vineyards · 2.3 km
Cairn of Achoy, Broch site
Burial mounds & barrows · 2.4 km
Nearby
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Loch Watten
Loch Watten — lake in Caithness, Highland, Scotland, UK, outflows via Loch Burn to Wick River.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Green Hill Broch
Green Hill Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands
Grey Cairn Broch
Grey Cairn Broch — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Grey Cairn Broch
Grey Cairn Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
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Alexander Bain Monument
Alexander Bain Monument — Monument, dating to 1943.
Where to eat & stay near Loch Watten
Places to stay
📷 4Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Caithness Camping Pods
Caithness Camping Pods — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Wick Caravan & Camping Site
Wick Caravan & Camping Site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Murkle Caravan Park
Murkle Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Dunnet Bay Caravan Club Site
Dunnet Bay Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Informal campsite
Informal campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
The Alexander Bain
The Alexander Bain in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Watten?
- Loch Watten is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 5XH).
- What is Loch Watten?
- Loch Watten — a lake in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Loch Watten?
- The nearest railway station is Georgemas Junction, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW1 5XH.
- How do I get to Loch Watten?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 5XH. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.