Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Loch Affric
Loch Affric — lake in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Loch Affric is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lake in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.2552°, -5.0468°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Loch Affric is a freshwater loch within Glen Affric, in the Highland council area of Scotland. It lies about 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Beauly. The loch sits in a national nature reserve known for being home to a number of rare species and the loch itself is popular for trout fishing. An annual duathlon is held on the banks of the loch in May and the loch has been widely used as the backdrop in films.
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- Coordinates
- 57.2552, -5.0468
- Address
- Inverness-shire, Highland (council area), Scotland
Sources
- wikidata: Q1867197 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Loch Affric (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Loch Affric - geograph.org.uk - 57627.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Affric?
- Loch Affric is in Scottish Highlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 57.2552°, -5.0468°.
- Is Loch Affric free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Loch Affric is free.