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Loch Oich

Loch Oich
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Visitors should be aware that SSE Renewables is currently carrying out exploratory works at this site in relation to its proposed Coire Glas hydro pumped storage scheme. To facilitate this work, access might at times be restricted and diversions might be in place. Any enquiries should be directed to coireglas@sse.com.

Open water

  • This destination contains areas of open water which can be hazardous if you are not suitably prepared. Follow our water safety advice and take care.

About

A picnic spot right next to the water's edge

Enjoy a walk on the shore, lovely views and easy access to the water if you fancy a paddle.

Facilities and access

Walking
Walking
Parking (charge)
Parking (charge)
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
Picnic area
Picnic area

The nearest public toilets and shop are in Invergarry.

Water safety

We want all our visitors to have a safe and enjoyable time at our forests. If you plan on venturing into the water here, please read our safety advice first.

Water safety

Car parking information

The charges to park at Loch Oich are:

Payment options: contactless card or RingGo

  • £1 for up to 1 hour – all vehicles
  • £3 for all day
  • Blue Badge holders park free. Please display your Blue Badge clearly.

Please park with care and consideration. In particular please park in designated parking areas only and do not block entrances or gates. Nearby car parks with free parking can be found in our local forest list without the £ symbol. 

Annual parking pass available:

Available in advance by downloading the application form and emailing to the Regional Office. Please read our Annual Pass terms and conditions (PDF) before applying.

West Coast Car Park Pass - £40 per car and £100 per mini bus/coach

Valid at Braveheart (Glen Nevis), Loch Linnhe, Loch Oich, Aros Park (Mull), North Face, Ariundle, Glencoe Lochan, Glengarry, Glen Righ, Àrd-Àirigh, Garbh Eilean Wildlife Hide, Barnluasgan, Sutherland's Grove, Strone Hill, Glen Lochy, Fearnoch, Carradale (Grianan), Carradale (Port Na Storm), Ardcastle, Achnabreac.

West Coast Pass application form

FLS National Car Park Pass - £100 per car and £150 per mini bus/coach

Valid at all Forestry and Land Scotland car parks except Tentsmuir.

FLS National Pass application form

 

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Getting here

Loch Oich car park is on the east side of the A82 a ½ mile north of Laggan swing bridge. If coming from the north, the car park is 2 miles south of Invergarry.

Using SatNav?

PH34 4EA is the nearest postcode, about 1½ miles south of the car park.

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Get in touch

Have a question or suggestion for improvement?

Email
enquiries.west@forestryandland.gov.scot
Phone
0300 067 6650 (option 1)
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River flowing over and between protruding rocks with dense forest on either bank and blue sky above.

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Glengarry

One of Scotland's most beautiful rivers

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Walking
Walking
Parking (charge)
Parking (charge)
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
Picnic area
Picnic area
Distance from 'Loch Oich': 1.45 miles
View from Torr Dhuin as golden evening sun spills across River Oich and surrounding mountain range, near Fort Augustus

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Torr Dhuin

A peaceful woodland with views over the river Oich and the Great Glen

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Parking
Ancient monument
Ancient monument
Distance from 'Loch Oich': 5.44 miles
Wide valley with river flowing through the middle, surrounded by grassy fields and forested hills under a blue sky.

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River Oich

A great place for a family picnic and a gentle stroll

Facilities and activities
Walking
Walking
Parking icon
Parking
Picnic area
Picnic area
Distance from 'Loch Oich': 6.75 miles
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