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Loch Ness
Flake_Mustaine
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Anyone been to Loch Ness? Is it hard to get to?
My friend and I are looking to go, and I was wondering if any of you guys have any cool tips, info or recommendations on the place
Thanks very much
My friend and I are looking to go, and I was wondering if any of you guys have any cool tips, info or recommendations on the place
Thanks very much
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It's not far from Inverness if you want a bit of city life (although it isn't very big ...) or for something smaller you have Fort William, which is quite picturesque.
There are loads of different youth hostels dotted around the Loch itself, or you could easily stay in Inverness.
Keep an eye out for the monster
Its nothing but a big lake really and there are much nicer lakes to visit in Scotland!
It's not a lake. Scotland only had one lake. The rest are lochs
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Fuck that's made me laugh. Ta :thumb:
there really isnt anything to see. though fort william and the area around there is really nice. right next to ben nevis too.
No offence like, but what did you expect?
Oh y'know, a massive nightclub, a water park, theme park, greasy spoon, watersports, sun loungers, all the little things that add class to your holiday.
It wasn't a criticism of the place, it was nice in a way, we just found that without a car we were very restricted, there was only one place to eat which was overpriced, and the last minibus back from the Glen itself was at 4pm.
Loch Ness was a lot more built up (we went past it on the bus) and looked very touristy.
Do I sense some sarcasm here?
Loch Ness itself is very pretty and yes, without a car, it can be really restricting. I know that from experience growing up. However, there are many places on the Loch front that are very touristy, naff and tacky. The views themselves make up for that IMO. However, there are also places that aren't as touristy on the banks of Loch Ness. It's a matter of seeking them out. (Also, where you passed was probably Drumnadrochit, which is a small place that has the Loch Ness Exhibition which is tack hell. There are more places on the banks of Loch Ness that aren't as bad.)
But maybe that is because I am biased. I grew up with all that sort of stuff on my doorstep (further west than Loch Ness). I just don't know what else people would expect going up there.
I do always come away feeling a little duped as I STILL haven't seen Nessie and I am a card-carrying loon/believer :grump: