Why do tourists visit Loch Ness?

''Loch Ness is one of those rare destinations that engages everyone, from children enchanted with Nessie, to adults interested in photography, hiking and more. It combines Jacobite history, stunning scenery and the possibility of a monster sighting, ensuring it's a perfect destination all year round, for all ages. ''



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Avoid Swimming in Loch Ness This is due to the depth of the loch - the surface might warm slightly, but it is a lot colder below, and this can put you at risk of cold water shock, or hypothermia.

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Walking the Loch Ness 360° Trail This route is 80 miles (129.5 km) long, and we recommend walking it over six days – one section per day. Or, if you're looking for a shorter walk, take any of the six sections and follow that part of the trail. Each part of the walk has its own unique things to see and enjoy.

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Developed by Visit Inverness Loch Ness, the Loch Ness 360° Trail connects the Great Glen Way with the South Loch Ness Trail creating a new long-distance walking, cycling and horseriding route around Loch Ness stretching for 80 miles. Walking this Scottish trail should take around six days to complete the entire loop.

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Loch Ness is just over 22 miles long, and it takes seasoned swimmers more than 18 hours to swim its length.

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Another famous resident and not quite as elusive as Nessie, is the Bottlenose Dolphin. You can frequently see these fascinating creatures from Chanonry Point near Fortrose on the Black Isle.

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This beautiful Loch (another word for lake) is 23 miles long and 1 mile wide and extremely deep. In fact, Loch Ness is the largest body of freshwater in Britain and contains more water than all the lakes of England and Wales combined.

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With a depth of 788 feet (240 metres) and a length of about 23 miles (36 km), Loch Ness has the largest volume of fresh water in Great Britain.

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