Loch Ness has a maximum depth of approximately 230 meters (755 feet), making it the second deepest loch in Scotland after Loch Morar
. Some sources cite a depth close to 240 meters (788 feet), but the widely accepted figure is around 230 meters
. Its average depth is about 132 meters (433 feet)
. This great depth contributes to Loch Ness having the largest volume of freshwater in Great Britain, containing more water than all the lakes in England and Wales combined
. The loch stretches about 37 kilometers (23 miles) in length and lies 15.8 meters (52 feet) above sea level
. In summary:
- Maximum depth: ~230 meters (755 feet)
- Average depth: ~132 meters (433 feet)
- Length: ~37 km (23 miles)
- Surface elevation: ~15.8 meters (52 feet) above sea level
These figures make Loch Ness one of the deepest and largest freshwater bodies in the UK by volume
