Loch Monar facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Loch Monar
Southern end of Loch Monar
Loch Monar Location in Highland
Location	Glen Strathfarrar, Highland, Scotland
Coordinates	57°25′N 5°06′W / 57.42°N 5.10°W / 57.42; -5.10
Type	freshwater loch, reservoir
Primary outflows	Garbh-uisge
Basin countries	Scotland
Max. length	12 km (7.5 mi)
Max. width	0.54 miles (0.87 km)
Islands	numerous islets

Loch Monar is a freshwater loch situated at the head of Glen Strathfarrar, in the West Highlands of Scotland. Since the 1960s, it has been dammed as part of the Affric-Beauly hydro-electric power scheme.

The loch is fed by a number of small burns running off the surrounding hills. The loch's primary outflow is the Garbh-uisge, which joins with the Uisge Misgeach to form the River Farrar.

Much of the area around Loch Monar is remote and mountainous. This include the Munros of Sgùrr a' Chaorachain, Sgùrr Choinnich, Maoile Lunndaidh, Lurg Mhòr and Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich.