Located just minutes from Inverness, Loch Ness is one of the most legendary places in the United Kingdom as it is said to be home of the Loch Ness Monster. The stories of Nessie date back to the 1930s and more than 1,000 people claim to have seen the myth with their own eyes. This loch is the largest in the United Kingdom and has more water than all the bodies of water in the United Kingdom combined. Visitors to Loch Ness can take boat trips on the loch and cruise from Inverness to Drumnadrochit. There are several lighthouses, ancient castles, and other attractions nearby. Visitors can also walk, run, or cycle the 80-mile long 360 trail that surrounds Loch Ness.