Loch Naver | |
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Location | Scotland |
Coordinates | 58°17′49″N 4°21′32″W / 58.297°N 4.359°W |
Type | Loch |
Primary inflows | River Mudale, River Vagastie |
Primary outflows | River Naver |
Basin countries | United Kingdom |
Max. length | 9.7 kilometres (6.0 mi) |
Surface elevation | 75 metres (246 ft) |
Islands | 1 |
Settlements | Alltnaharra, Klibreck, Reidhackaistell, Dailmallhart |
Loch Naver is a loch in the Farr parish in Sutherland in the Highland council area of northern Scotland. It is situated upon the B873 main road.[1][2] Upon the loch are also the settlements of Kilbreck, Redhackaistelll and Dailmallhart. Additionally Alltnaharra and Achanaes are nearby.[1] Fishing is very popular on Loch Naver and the River Naver.[3][4][5]
The Loch is nearly 10 kilometres long but only 200–600 metres across depending on Location, Loch Naver stretches out East-West and water flows eastward from the River Mudale and Loch Staonsaid to the River Naver and Loch Hope.[1][6][7][8]
The Primary inflows of Loch Naver are the River Mudale and the River Vagastie while the primary outflow is the River Naver. Other inflows include:
Fishing is very common not only in Loch Naver but also in the River Naver, as it is a top place to catch trout. The Stathnaver area is often referred to as one of the best areas for fishing in the country.[4][5][17] People wishing to stay in the area have choice with there being a caravan park on the Loch as well as lodges in Alltnaharra and Syre.[4][18]