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Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Lowlands

Aucha Lochy

In or near Saddell.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Aucha Lochy — reservoir on Kintyre, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK, outflows south to Auchalochy Burn.

Aucha Lochy, reservoirs & lochs in Scottish Lowlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2.5 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Aucha Lochy is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "reservoir on Kintyre, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK, outflows south to Auchalochy Burn". Coordinates: 55.4443°, -5.5964°.

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From the Wikipedia article

National grid reference NR72532231 Aucha Lochy is an impounding reservoir, situated 1 km to the north/north east of Campbeltown and is the main source of freshwater for the town. The loch is also fished by Kintyre Angling Club. The earth fill dam was completed in 1905 and has a height of 8.8 metres.

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Coordinates
55.4443, -5.5964
Postcode
PA28 6NN
Parliamentary constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Aucha Lochy?
Aucha Lochy is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA28 6NN).
What is Aucha Lochy?
Aucha Lochy — reservoir on Kintyre, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK, outflows south to Auchalochy Burn.
How do I get to Aucha Lochy?
Drivers can use postcode PA28 6NN.
Is Aucha Lochy free to visit?
Yes, Aucha Lochy is free to enter.
How do I get to Aucha Lochy?
Drivers can navigate to postcode PA28 6NN. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.