Loch Carn an t-Saighdeir

The loch sits quietly in the Highland landscape, a short drive south of Kyle of Lochalsh - the kind of water that doesn't announce itself but rewards those who take the trouble to find it. Loch Carn an t-Saighdeir is properly remote, the sort of place where you're more likely to see red deer than other visitors.

It's a walking destination rather than a drive-and-gawp affair. The best approach is from the south, and you'll want decent boots because the terrain is rough and boggy in places. The loch itself is dark and moody, framed by bracken-covered hills that shift colour with the light. On a clear day you get views across to Skye, and on grey days it feels appropriately atmospheric - all drama and solitude.

This is proper walker country. Families with young children will find it a slog; anyone with a camera and a proper map will have a brilliant time. The walk takes a couple of hours each way depending on your pace and where you park. There's no café, no facilities, no crowds. Admission is free because there's nothing to admit to - it's just loch and hill and moorland.

Stay at Reraig Caravan & Camping on Skye, 2.8 miles away, and you've got a base for exploring this corner of the Highlands. Loch Carn an t-Saighdeir works best as part of a bigger walking itinerary - pair it with the better-known lochs nearby for a proper day out.