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Notable lake · Angus, Scotland

Loch Esk

Loch Esk is a lake in Angus, Scotland.

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Loch Esk: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Loch Esk

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Loch Esk — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 56.89925, -3.25298. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Loch Esk

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    Frequently asked

    Is Loch Esk full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Loch Esk yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Loch Esk?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Loch Esk?

    Nearby: Broad Cairn (viewpoint, 3 km), Dubh Loch (lake, 4 km), Cairn Bannoch (viewpoint, 4 km), Glen Doll (viewpoint, 5 km), Cairn of Claise (viewpoint, 7 km), Caenlochan Glen (viewpoint, 7 km).

    Is Loch Esk worth visiting?

    Loch Esk is listed as a notable lake in Scotland on Spotwander.