Dores Beach

Dores

A pebble beach at the northeastern end of Loch Ness, with views along the lake's length; a favorite spot for locals searching for the monster.

Dores sits at the northeastern tip of Loch Ness. Its pebble beach offers a view down the lake's roughly 37 km length toward the southwest, with layered mountains on both sides, making it one of the classic panoramas of Loch Ness. The Dores Inn beside the shore is a long-established pub and restaurant. It is only about 15 minutes' drive from Inverness and less crowded than the western shore, making it ideal for an evening stroll and sunset. The water is cold and deep year-round, so swim with caution.

Opening hours

All day

Lake beach · Loch Ness · Sunset

Nearby sights

Loch Ness & Urquhart Castle
Inverness
The Loch Ness Centre
Beauly Priory
Falls of Foyers
Culloden Battlefield
Clava Cairns
Fairy Glen, Rosemarkie

Places to eat nearby

River House
Rocpool Restaurant
The Mustard Seed
The Loch Ness Inn Restaurant
Fiddlers Highland Restaurant