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a stunning loch

Loch Donnaig

water managed by Assynt Crofters' Trust

Moderate alkalinity Shallow Moderate shoreline complexity Low elevation Very small

About

Loch Donnaig is a lovely quiet loch holding some decent sized fish (I've had several around the pound mark) and with a great view of the sea through a saddle. Also look out for red deer here - they are often about. As you drive from Clashnessie toward Drumbeg, there's a small parking space on the left just after the Strathcroy art studio.

  • Assynt, Scotland
  • Lake
  • Brown trout

Location

Directions

Permission & Tickets

Permits are available from the following location:

Assynt Crofters' Office, Stoer (01571 855298).
Drumbeg Stores, Drumbeg (01571 833235)
Tourist Information Centre, LochInver (01571 844330)
Achins Book Shop, Inverkirkaig (01571 844262)
Lochinver Post Office in the Spar shop on Main street, Lochinver.

Daily Permit: £10
Weekly: £30
Season: £45
Boat hire: £15 per day
Children fish for free

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