Loch Naver
Loch in Scotland
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Loch Naver (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Nabhair [1]) 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.[2][3] Upon the loch are also the settlements of Kilbreck, Redhackaistelll and Dailmallhart. Additionally Alltnaharra and Achanaes are nearby.[2] Fishing is very popular on Loch Naver and the River Naver.[4][5][6]
| Loch Naver | |
|---|---|
| Loch Nabhair | |
View across Loch Naver | |
  Loch Naver Location within Sutherland | |
| Location | Scotland |
| Coordinates | 58.297°N 4.359°W |
| Type | Loch |
| River Mudale, River Vagastie | |
| 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 |
Geography
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.[2][7][8][9]
Inflows and outflows
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
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.[5][6][18] 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.[5][19]