Loch Laro

The water at Loch Laro sits absolutely still on a calm day - the kind of mirror-like surface that makes you understand why people come back to the Highlands again and again. This modest loch lies a short drive from Ardgay and doesn't advertise itself much, which is rather the point. You'll find it useful as a quiet spot during a Highland park holiday, particularly if you're based at Ardgay Glamping nearby.

There's no visitor centre or facilities to speak of, just the loch itself and the hills rising up around it. It's the sort of place where you park up, grab a walk along the shore if the mood takes you, or simply sit for twenty minutes and watch the light change across the water. Photographers do well here, especially in early morning or late afternoon when the angles work in your favour.

Walkers will find it peaceful rather than dramatic - don't expect a destination hike, but rather a nice pause during a broader exploration of the area. It's free access, naturally. You won't need more than an hour unless you're planning a longer ramble into the surrounding country.

The real value of Loch Laro is as a circuit-breaker during a park-based holiday. When you've done the grander attractions and want somewhere genuinely quiet, this delivers. It's not going to be your only stop, but it's the kind of place that makes a Highland break feel like you've actually slowed down.