Loch Spey is a small freshwater loch located in the Central Highlands of Scotland. This loch is significant because it forms the headwaters of the powerful River Spey. It is small, only 300 m (980 ft) long by 200 m (660 ft) wide and is shallow with many weed beds. It is located 28.9 km (18.0 mi) west of Newtonmore and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Melgarve. Loch Spey is approximately 20 km (12 mi) up from the Spey Dam and 186 km (116 mi) from the North Sea.
| Loch Spey | |
|---|---|
  Loch Spey | |
| Location | Highland, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 57°0′28″N 4°36′15″W / 57.00778°N 4.60417°W grid reference NN419937) |
| Type | freshwater loch, lake |
| Primary outflows | River Spey |
| Basin countries | Scotland |
| Max. length | 300 m (980 ft) |
| Max. width | 200 m (660 ft) |
| Surface area | 0.068 km2 (0.026 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 350 m (1,150 ft) |
| Settlements | Newtonmore, Melgarve. |