Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Bridge of Laroch
In or near Ballachulish.
Bridge of Laroch — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bridge of Laroch is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB6883). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 05/10/1971 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Lismore And Appin NGR NN 08080 57971 Coordinates 208080, 757971 — 1785. Single span rubble bridge with slight hump-back. Dressed rubble arch ring; roughly dressed rubble parapet. Some heavy cement pointing. — The military road from Stirling to Fort William was initially (1752) routed via the Devil's Staircase and Kinlochleven, but was re-aligned via Glencoe and Ballachulish in 1785.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge of Laroch is a bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is recognised as a category B listed building, highlighting its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 56.6740, -5.1341
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH49 4JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- wikidata: Q17827511 (CC0)
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Historic houses · 0.8 km
Laroch
Villages · 0.8 km
East Laroch
Villages · 0.8 km
Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee Monument
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
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Ballachulish
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Ballachulish railway station
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📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Highlands
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Cnocan Dubh Hill Fort
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Where to eat & stay near Bridge of Laroch
Places to stay
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Glencoe Camping & Caravanning Club
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Glencoe Independent Hostel
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Glencoe Youth Hostel
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Red Squirrel Campsite
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Caolasnacon Caravan & Camping Park
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge of Laroch?
- Bridge of Laroch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH49 4JQ).
- What is Bridge of Laroch?
- Bridge of Laroch — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge of Laroch?
- Drivers can use postcode PH49 4JQ.
- Is Bridge of Laroch a listed building?
- Bridge of Laroch is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Bridge of Laroch free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge of Laroch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge of Laroch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH49 4JQ. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.