Our secluded, spring fed lake is surrounded by miles of trails, a private beach with picnic area, shelters for parties and cook-outs, and tons more. Minutes from downtown Roanoke, Loch Haven Lake is …

Whether it is a company picnic, an afternoon out in the sun, or celebrating a family milestone, Loch Haven Lake is the perfect location to experience the breathtaking scenery of Southwest Virginia.

Loch (/ lɒx / LOKH) is a word meaning "lake" or "sea inlet" in Scottish and Irish Gaelic, subsequently borrowed into English. In Irish contexts, it often appears in the anglicized form " lough ". [1] A small …

Middle English (Scots) louch, from Scottish Gaelic loch; akin to Latin lacus lake — more at lake

If you’ve found yourself wondering what the difference is between a loch and a lake, you’re not alone. Many of us are familiar with lakes and if you’ve heard of lochs, it’s natural to become curious about …

Aug 18, 2025 · In the Scottish Gaelic language, the word loch simply means “lake” or “sea inlet.” So when you hear someone talking about Loch Ness or Loch Lomond, they’re talking about large bodies …

The first mission saw the players set out on boats to retrieve floating coffins, dozens of which were spread out over a nearby loch. From BBC

Nov 27, 2017 · A loch is a Scottish name for a large area of water that that can be narrowly or partially landlocked. The word Loch originates from an Insular Celtic group of languages that originated in …

Jan 9, 2026 · Loch Ness monster, large marine creature believed by some people to inhabit Loch Ness, Scotland. However, much of the alleged evidence supporting its existence has been discredited, and …

It is a very small island, situated where the loch narrows, and is perhaps less than a quarter of a mile distant from either shore.