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Loch Ness

Cold freshwater lake
Depth: 5–40 mLevel: Advanced Open Water (drysuit)May-September
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The most famous loch in the world for its legendary monster; water darkened by peat sediment, a challenge for dark-water divers.

Depth

5–40 m

Recommended level

Advanced Open Water (drysuit)

Average visibility

3 m

The most famous loch in the world for its legendary monster; water darkened by peat sediment, a challenge for dark-water divers.

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Loch Ness: 8 documented species

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Water temperature

7 °C

Current

Weak

Access

Shore

Best season

May-September

Recommended certification

Drysuit Diver

Approx. price

50 USD / dive

Plan your dive

Best season
May-September
Approx. price
50 USD / dive
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