Loch Lochy
Loch Lochy is a large freshwater loch in the Lochaber district. With a mean depth of 70 meters, it is the third deepest loch of Scotland. It is an extremely picturesque area with high mountains and is traditionally known as a good area for fishing for wild Brown Trout! Lizzie, a three-humped, plesiosaur-like creature akin to the Loch Ness monster, is reputed to live in the waters of Lochy.
At Loch Lochy’s north-eastern end, near Laggan Locks the canal passes the site of a clan battle: the Macdonalds, MacDonnells and Camerons against the Frasers and a small number of Grants. This Battle is known as the Battle of the Shirts and took place in the summer of 1544.
The loch ends at Gairlochy in the south-west, then takes you onto the final canal section towards Banavie, the limit of cruising.
Important – Please note: The pontoons at the Corriegour Lodge Hotel as well as at The Whispering Pine Lodge are not suitable and not safe to berth any of the Caley Cruisers craft. Both restaurants can be reached by Taxi from Laggan Locks (about 3 miles). Pre-booking of Transport is advisable.
Caley Cruisers have been offering boating holidays on Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal since 1970 and we celebrated our 50th anniversary in 2020! Weekly or short break charter is available from April to October inclusive. No previous boating experience necessary as full training given. Cruising 60 miles of Europes most beautiful inland waterways will be one of the most memorable experiences you will ever have. So if you are looking for the perfect boating holiday in Scotland, or Caledonian Canal boat hire look no further.
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