Dores

BeachHighland Council🐾 Dog-friendly all year

A freshwater Loch Ness shore beach at Dores, one of only three inland designated bathing waters in Scotland, with water quality that has declined from Excellent to Sufficient over recent years.

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Beach & safety

Water quality: Sufficient

Hazards: Freshwater loch — cold-water shock risk; rainfall-driven pollution risk.

Dogs

No Highland Council byelaw specific to Dores (Loch Ness freshwater beach) was found. Secondary sources report dogs allowed year-round; keep under control.

Unofficial source: View the supporting source →Not an authority; check current signage.

Family

Popular Loch Ness-side spot with a well-known pub (Dores Inn) nearby.

Fishing

This is an inland freshwater bathing location and is outside ShoreMarks' sea-fishing scope.

Crabbing

not recommended

Access & parking

unknown

Researched 2026-07-24 — sources & disclaimer

https://bathingwaters.sepa.org.uk/profiles/profile?location=200305

https://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/north-scotland/highland/dores-beach.htm

Rules and conditions change, so always check current signage and tides before you go. We do our best to keep this accurate but can't promise it's error-free.