Le Loch Ness

Loch Ness is a large freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands extending for approximately 37 kilometres along the length of the Great Glen southwest of Inverness. It takes its name from the River Ness, which flows from the northern end. Loch Ness is best known for claimed sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately a…
Loch Ness is a large freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands extending for approximately 37 kilometres along the length of the Great Glen southwest of Inverness. It takes its name from the River Ness, which flows from the northern end. Loch Ness is best known for claimed sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as "Nessie". It is one of a series of interconnected, murky bodies of water in Scotland; its water visibility is exceptionally low due to the high peat content of the surrounding soil. The southern end connects to Loch Oich by the River Oich and a section of the Caledonian Canal. The northern end connects to Loch Dochfour via the River Ness, which then ultimately leads to the North Sea via the Moray Firth.
  • Location: Scottish Highlands
  • Primary inflows: River Oich/Caledonian Canal, River Moriston, River Foyers, River Enrick, River Coiltie
  • Primary outflows: River Ness/Caledonian Canal
  • Catchment area: 1,770 km² (685 sq mi)
  • Basin countries: Scotland, United Kingdom
  • Max. length: 36.2 km (22.5 mi)
  • Max. width: 2.7 km (1.7 mi)

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Data from: en.wikipedia.org