Loch Achilty
A small loch near Contin has a pebbly beach and quiet picnic places among birch and rowan trees. It gives families a lochside stopping place for a picnic and a look for seasonal wildflowers and butterflies.
Before you go
The picnic area and parking are at the head of the loch. Toilets are at Contin forest car park seasonally, or in Strathpeffer. Watch children closely beside open water. Wear a life jacket if entering the water and avoid alcohol near or in it. Check for ticks after your visit and remove them promptly.
Plan your visit
- Where
- Loch Achilty, Contin, Highland; nearest postcode IV14 9EN (not an exact entrance)
- Admission
- Walking access is free. Parking and optional paid activities are separate.
- Ages
- Age guidance is not confirmed. Check the rules for your chosen visit.
- Setting
- outdoor
- Facilities
- Parking, Picnic area
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Sources & information
Visitor information: Forestry and Land Scotland.
Map information: coordinate source. Source record: fls:26801.
Map point: official destination point. Published source point, not a surveyed doorway or a guarantee of driving access.
Source retrieved: 2026-10-29.