Loch Maree
Loch Ma-Ruibhe
A highland loch often hailed as one of Scotland's most beautiful, with ancient Scots pines on its islands and the Slioch mountain reflected in its north shore waters.
Loch Maree is about 20 kilometres long, between Kinlochewe and Gairloch. It contains around 60 small islands. The largest, Isle Maree, has an ancient burial ground and legends of a 7th-century saint. Queen Victoria visited in 1877. The majestic Slioch rises on the north shore and is reflected in the loch. On the south shore lies Beinn Eighe, Britain's first national nature reserve, which protects precious ancient Scots pine forests. It has mountain and woodland trails (1 to 4 hours) and a visitor centre. The A832 road follows the south shore and has several scenic lay-bys. A loop route can be made from Ullapool via Inverewe Garden.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Torridon Hills
- Inverewe Garden
- Gruinard Bay
- An Teallach
- Summer Isles
- Achiltibuie
- Ullapool Harbour & Village
- Ullapool Museum