Loch Laggan Beach Walk
This walk visits the beautiful Loch Laggan on the Ardverikie Estate in the Scottish Highlands.
At the eastern end of the large loch you will find the little hamlet of Kinloch Lagan and a lovely sandy beach. It is notable as the largest freshwater beach in Britain.
The tranquil area is a splendid place for an easy stroll with fine views across the still waters to the surrounding hills and mountains.
The walk starts from a lay by on the A86 situated approximately ¼ mile west of Gatelodge. This is by the main entrance to the Ardverikie Estate on the banks of the River Pattack. The striking building includes a fairy tale turret and spiral staircase. There is high quality accommodation here too.
Cross the bridge and you can then access the beach area.
If you head west along the loch you could also visit the magnificent Ardverikie House. The 19th-century Scottish baronial house was made famous as the fictional Glenbogle estate in the BBC series Monarch of the Glen.
Postcode
PH20 1BX - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsPlease click here for more information
Loch Laggan Ordnance Survey Map 
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
On the northern side of the loch there's the Creag Meagaidh Nature Reserve. The area includes a wide variety of interesting flora and fauna with several nationally important plant species. There's also a circular waymarked trail which will take you to a fine viewpoint.
To the east there's Loch Ericht on the border between Perth and Kinross. There's nice walking and cycling trails along the loch with views across the water to several significant mountains including Ben Alder.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Dunes, Kinloch Laggan
The Sands of Laggan. A view from the northeast section of the loch depicting its golden sands and silver waters
Sandy Beach at Loch Laggan. Some scenes for the BBC drama Monarch of the Glen were filmed on the shores of the loch
St Kenneth's Church And Burial Ground. This old church is located on the northern side of the loch very close to the beach. It includes a small burial ground and very overgrown walls of the church. There is one local CWGC war grave and a member of the Newfoundland Forestry Unit buried here. From CANMORE At the E end of Loch Laggan stand the remains of an old church dedicated to St. Kenneth of Aghabo, a distinguished Irish Pict who visited Scotland in the late 6th century (Simpson 1935). The greatest part of the walls still stand and its consecrated burying ground remains in use (OSA 1792).
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Ardverikie House gate building
The architecturally impressive Ardverikie House
Loch Laggan western end with snowy mountains
River Spean. This section links the natural Loch Laggan with the Moy reservoir, behind the Laggan Dam. When the dam is full this river does not flow, and becomes part of one greater loch. View into Ardverikie Forest.