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Loch An Duna

Hidden Gem

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Activities

Best Time To Visit

Lakeside, Moorland

Walking, Photography, Wildlife Watching

Spring to Autumn

Rob Burke / CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Loch an Duna is a small freshwater loch at Bragar on the west side of the Isle of Lewis, holding the ruins of an Iron Age broch on an islet near its shore. The round drystone tower, reached by a low stone causeway, still stands to a few metres in places, its thick walls tumbled but plain to see. It ...

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3 day, 1 overnight

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Loch An Duna?
Scotland's remote Outer Hebrides holds this freshwater lake on the northern edge of the Isle of Lewis G819\. Walkers find the spot surrounded by vast green hills and open peat bogs G819\.

What type of place is Loch An Duna?
Loch An Duna is a lake supporting the remains of an ancient island fort on the Isle of Lewis E819, G819\.

When is the best time to visit Loch An Duna?
Spring through to autumn offers the most reliable weather for a trip to the shoreline J819\. Clear morning hours provide the finest light for spotting the submerged stone causeway G819\.

What can you do at Loch An Duna?
Walking along the marshy bank allows you to see the prehistoric stone ruins clearly from the shore G819\. Photography enthusiasts and wildlife watchers routinely bring their gear to capture the local coastal birds I819, G819\.

How long should I spend at Loch An Duna?
Allowing roughly an hour gives you plenty of time to take photos and explore the edge of the water. Hardy walkers might stretch the trip into a longer trek across the surrounding moorland I819, G819\.

Where do I park at Loch An Duna?
Vehicles can use the four available spaces nearby, which provide three day and one overnight spot N819, O819\. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Loch An Duna?
There are no food spots recorded immediately near Loch An Duna, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

Where can I stay near Loch An Duna?
There are no staycation spots recorded immediately near Loch An Duna, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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