Lakes · Scottish Lowlands
Lochaber Loch
In or near Cargenbridge.
Lochaber Loch — a lake in scotland lowlands.
Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries · 9.5 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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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lochaber Loch is a lake located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its scenic surroundings, typical of the region's natural landscapes. Visitors can expect opportunities for various outdoor activities, including walking and wildlife observation. The area is known for its tranquillity and picturesque views.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0000, -3.6833
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 8EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 9.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2643858 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Troston Hill
Troston Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Troston Hill
Troston Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 212 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Auchengray Hill
Auchengray Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Lochbank Hill
Lochbank Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 215 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Lochbank Hill
Lochbank Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Craigend Hill
Craigend Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 215 m.
Where to eat & stay near Lochaber Loch
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Marthrown of Mabie
Marthrown of Mabie — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Lowlands
Marthrown of Mabie
Marthrown of Mabie — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Camping Beeswing
Camping Beeswing — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Brandedleys Touring Caravan, Camping Site & Holiday Lodges
Brandedleys Touring Caravan, Camping Site & Holiday Lodges — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Barnsoul Caravan Park
Barnsoul Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Dumfries Caravan Park
Dumfries Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries
Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
73-77 English Street, Dumfries
73-77 English Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Farmers Inn
The Farmers Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lochaber Loch?
- Lochaber Loch is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 8EF).
- What is Lochaber Loch?
- Lochaber Loch — a lake in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Lochaber Loch?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 9.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG2 8EF.
- Is Lochaber Loch a protected site?
- Yes — Lochaber Loch is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Lochaber Loch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 8EF. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.