Notable lake · Highland, Scotland
Loch an Loin
Loch an Loin is a lake in Highland, Scotland.
Loch an Loin: 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 an Loin
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 an Loin — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 57.44462, -5.57739. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Loch an Loin
- Beinn Bhàn · viewpoint · Highland · ~6 km · Must-see
- An Sgùrr · viewpoint · Highland · ~8 km · Must-see
- Beinn Damh · viewpoint · Highland · ~8 km · Must-see
- Lochcarron Old Parish Church · fort · Highland · ~9 km · Must-see
- An Ruadh-stac · viewpoint · Highland · ~9 km · Must-see
- Bealach na Bà · viewpoint · Highland · ~10 km · Must-see
- Bad a' Chreamha · viewpoint · Highland · ~10 km · Must-see
- Maol Chean-dearg · viewpoint · Highland · ~11 km · Must-see
- Strome Castle · fort · Highland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Sgorr Ruadh · viewpoint · Highland · ~15 km · Must-see
- Duncraig Castle · fort · Highland · ~15 km · Must-see
- Glen Torridon · viewpoint · Highland · ~16 km · Must-see
- Fuar Tholl · viewpoint · Highland · ~16 km · Must-see
- Loch Dùghaill · lake · Highland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Loch Achaidh na h-Inich · lake · Highland · ~18 km · Must-see
- Tom na Gruagaich · viewpoint · Highland · ~19 km · Must-see
- Beinn Dearg · viewpoint · Highland · ~20 km · Must-see
- Beinn Eighe · viewpoint · Highland · ~23 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Loch an Loin
- Loch Dùghaill · lake · Highland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Loch Achaidh na h-Inich · lake · Highland · ~18 km · Must-see
- Loch Clair · lake · Highland · ~23 km · Must-see
- Loch Coulin · lake · Highland · ~24 km · Must-see
- Loch a' Ghobhainn · lake · Highland · ~26 km · Must-see
- Loch Bràigh Horrisdale · lake · Highland · ~32 km · Must-see
- Loch Bad an Sgalaig · lake · Highland · ~33 km · Must-see
- Loch Maree · lake · Highland · ~35 km · Must-see
- Loch Garbhaig · lake · Highland · ~37 km · Must-see
- Fionn Loch · lake · Highland · ~45 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Loch an Loin full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Loch an Loin yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Loch an Loin?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Loch an Loin?
Nearby: Beinn Bhàn (viewpoint, 6 km), An Sgùrr (viewpoint, 8 km), Beinn Damh (viewpoint, 8 km), Lochcarron Old Parish Church (fort, 9 km), An Ruadh-stac (viewpoint, 9 km), Bealach na Bà (viewpoint, 10 km).
Is Loch an Loin worth visiting?
Loch an Loin is listed as a notable lake in Scotland on Spotwander.