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Notable lake · Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Lochan Uaine

Lochan Uaine is a lake in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Lochan Uaine: 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 Lochan Uaine

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 Lochan Uaine — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 57.06141, -3.71671. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lochan Uaine full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lochan Uaine?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lochan Uaine?

    Nearby: Braeriach (viewpoint, 3 km), Lairig Ghru (viewpoint, 3 km), Loch Coire an Lochain (lake, 4 km), Ben Macdui (viewpoint, 4 km), The Devil's Point (viewpoint, 4 km), Monadh Mor (viewpoint, 5 km).

    Is Lochan Uaine worth visiting?

    Lochan Uaine is listed as a notable lake in Scotland on Spotwander.