Loch Ness

Lake · Highland

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"If you're not too afraid of the Loch Ness monster, wild swimming in Britain's longest lake is a must for the bucket list. Experts recommend starting from the small beach opposite Urquhart Castle and wading down through the fields. Hopefully it'll just be the cold that nips..."

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