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Loch Ness
A monster of a place to explore
Loch Ness in the Highlands of Scotland, one of the most famous holiday destinations in the Scotland. Wild and beautiful, the surrounding countryside isn’t just scenic, it’s teeming with wildlife and yet a host of visitor attractions and activities are all within easy reach.
Morag’s Bike Hire
Get out there and explore the local area by bike. We can advise on some great bike routes & tracks. Our bikes are 2008 Giant Yukons. All are equipped with front suspension and disk brakes.
We offer great value day, half day and evening rates with great discounts if your staying at the hostel. Maps and helmets included in the hire cost!
Morag’s Lodge budget accommodation is ideally situated for exploring Loch Ness on a budget.
The area boasts a great range of activities it’s the perfect base for exploring the Highlands and provides a natural link to Skye and the West Coast. And at the loch itself, of course, there’s always a chance to glimpse ‘Nessie’, the world-famous Loch Ness Monster.
Nessie was first sighted by St Columba in the 6th Century. Photographs taken in the 1930s have made Nessie famous world-wide. Visitors wishing to learn more should make the trip to Drumnadrochit. Here you can choose between two Loch Ness Monster exhibitions, both open daily all year.
The Loch Ness Monster is one of the best-known animals studied by cryptozoology. Popular belief and interest in the animal has continued over the years since the animal came to the world's attention in 1933. Evidence of its existence is largely anecdotal, with much disputed, photographic material and sonar readings. Many books and films have been written and produced about Loch Ness and its Monster, the most recent being the blockbuster film The Water Horse.
Loch Ness covers a large area, over 23 miles long and is filled with many different points of interest. As you travel along the shoreline, you’ll notice the character of the landscape shifting – with every new horizon offering different things to see and explore.
The main A82 road links Fort William in the south to Inverness in the north and hugs the northern shoreline of Loch Ness along its length. At the southernmost tip of the Loch you’ll find Fort Augustus, a picturesque village and an ideal spot to view the boats navigating through the impressive lock system of the Caledonian Canal.
Eight miles further north, you’ll find Invermoriston – another attractive village, steeped in Jacobite history. Venture further north and you’ll come across the impressive ruins of Urquhart Castle with its commanding views of the Loch – and the Loch Ness Exhibition Centre at Drumnadrochit, which unlocks the cultural, historic and geological significance of Loch Ness (not to mention a word or two on a certain monster).
On the peaceful southern shore, you’ll find the famous 100ft waterfalls at Foyers, opportunities for spotting red deer and a real feeling of escape.
