Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Bonawe
Also known as: Bun Abha, Earra-Ghàidheal, Bun Abha
In or near Taynuilt.
Bonawe in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Taynuilt · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bonawe in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Taynuilt, located 2.4 km away. Entry to the reservoir is free. The postcode for sat-nav is PA37 1RJ.
About
Bonawe is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Bonawe (Scots pronunciation: [boˈnɔː]; Scottish Gaelic: Bun Abha [puˈna.ə]) is a village in Ardchattan Parish Argyll and Bute, Scotland opposite Taynuilt on the north shore of Loch Etive, most famous for the shipping firm J & A Gardener's Bonawe Quarry - now owned by Breedon Aggregates Scotland Ltd (56°27′05″N 05°13′25″W). Bonawe is primarily a linear settlement along on the B845 road and the coast. The iron furnace is at Bonawe in Glenorchy & Inishail Parish across Loch Etive nr Taynuilt in Muckairn Parish.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 56.4527, -5.2364
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA37 1RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Taynuilt — 2.4 km
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bonawe?
- Bonawe is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA37 1RJ).
- What is Bonawe?
- Bonawe in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bonawe?
- The nearest railway station is Taynuilt, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA37 1RJ.
- Is Bonawe free to visit?
- Yes, Bonawe is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bonawe?
- The nearest railway station is Taynuilt, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA37 1RJ.