Top natural wonders of Scotland

Ben Nevis ©SuborbitalPigeon/Flickr

One of the most breathtaking natural environments of Europe can be found in the beautiful country of Scotland. This country is famous for its natural wonders which attract thousands of visitors every year. From national parks to mountains, from lakes (loch) to waterfalls, Scotland is home to a large variety of natural landscapes. Scotland is also famous for housing the highest peak and the deepest loch of the UK. The previous guides presented you several natural attractions of the country. Below I will give you a summary, presenting you the top natural wonders of Scotland. These are the following: Loch Ness, Ben Nevis, Loch Morar, the Cairngorms National Park and Loch Lomond.

Loch Ness

Not the deepest and not the most beautiful, but undoubtedly the most popular loch in Scotland is Loch Ness. The fantastic loch is extremely attractive for tourists, especially for its “mysterious monster” named Nessie. Many consider there is a creature living in the lake. Its existence is not proved, but the mystery attracts numerous curious tourists each year.

Ben Nevis

The highest mountain of the UK attracts numerous visitors every year. It is an extremely popular attraction among tourists, especially for mountaineers and nature-lovers. The site is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to both its natural history and geology. Ben Nevis is a principal site for ice climbing, too. The most popular path to the summit is the Pony Path.

Ben Nevis ©SuborbitalPigeon/Flickr

Loch Morar

Loch Morar is the deepest loch of the UK. It is located near the coastal village of Morar. The loch actually fills a basin carved out by glaciers, this is the explanation for its depth. The maximum depth of the loch reaches 1.017 ft (310 m). Besides the fact that it is the UK’s deepest loch, Loch Morar is also famous for holiday-makers. The picturesque loch is excellent for kayaking, for instance.

The Cairngorms National Park

One of the most beautiful and most popular national parks of Scotland, the Cairngorms National Park is an excellent destination for nature-lovers. It actually protects the mountain range which wears the same name. It covers an immense area and includes several settlements. The national park attracts numerous visitors every year due to its astonishing landscapes.

Loch Lomond

The largest inland body of water in the UK is the wonderful Loch Lomond. It contains many islands, including the biggest fresh-water island of the country, Inchmurrin. Visitors of Loch Lomond have many possibilities for practicing outdoor activities, including boat trips, kayaking, wind-surfing, jet skiing, canoeing and so on.