Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Bridge of Orchy
Bridge of Orchy — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bridge of Orchy · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bridge of Orchy, the nearest railway station is Bridge of Orchy, located just 0.4 km away. Entry to the area is free, and it is accessible for visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is PA36 4AE.
About
Bridge of Orchy is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 152 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.5179°, -4.7705°.
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Heritage listing
Bridge of Orchy (Scottish Gaelic: Drochaid Urchaidh) is a village in Glen Orchy in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is named after the crossing over the River Orchy, which was constructed by British Army during the pacification of the Highland Clans following the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Military roads were built between the Scottish Lowlands and Highlands of northern Scotland to facilitate the speedy movement of Crown forces. The village, which is dated to 1751, is on the A82 road. The nearby Bridge of Orchy railway station opened on the West Highland Line in 1894. The 96 mi (154 km) West Highland Way long-distance trail runs through the village. Nearby prominent peaks include the munros Beinn Dorain and Beinn an Dòthaidh.
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From the Wikipedia article
Bridge of Orchy (Scottish Gaelic: Drochaid Urchaidh) is a village in Glen Orchy in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is named after the crossing over the River Orchy, which was constructed by British Army during the pacification of the Highland Clans following the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Military roads were built between the Scottish Lowlands and Highlands of northern Scotland to facilitate the speedy movement of Crown forces. The village, which is dated to 1751, is on the A82 road. The nearby Bridge of Orchy railway station opened on the West Highland Line in 1894. The 96 mi (154 km) West Highland Way long-distance trail runs through the village. Nearby prominent peaks include the munros Beinn Dorain and Beinn an Dòthaidh. The River Orchy is one of the finest white-water rivers in the United Kingdom.
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- Coordinates
- 56.5179, -4.7705
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA36 4AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Population
- 152
- Nearest railway station
- Bridge of Orchy — 0.4 km
- Official site
- loch-awe.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q913663 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bridge of Orchy (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bridge of Orchy Hotel in Bridge of Orchy.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Bridge of Orchy railway station
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
West Highland Way Sleeper
Hostels · 0.4 km
Mam Carraigh
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Ben Inverveigh
Mountains & hills · 2.9 km
Eilean an Stalcair
Archaeological sites · 2.9 km
Loch Tulla
Natural landmarks · 3.0 km
Bridge, Drochaid Tolaghan, Inveroran
Historic bridges · 3.1 km
Carn Sasunnaich
Mountains & hills · 3.2 km
Beinn an Dothaidh West Top
Mountains & hills · 3.2 km
Black Mount
Mountains & hills · 3.4 km
Beinn Dòrain
Natural landmarks · 3.4 km
Beinn Dorain
Mountains & hills · 3.4 km
Bridge of Orchy is a small village located in the Scottish Highlands, with a population of 152. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 152
- Constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
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Things to see in Bridge of Orchy
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📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Meall a' Bhùiridh
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📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Lochan na Stainge
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📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Clach Leathad
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📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Creise - Mam Coire Easain
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Peter Fleming Memorial Cairn
Peter Fleming Memorial Cairn — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Meall a' Bhuiridh
Meall a' Bhuiridh — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
📷 5Lakes · Scottish Highlands
Lochan Beinn Chaorach
Lochan Beinn Chaorach — a lake in scotland highlands.
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Beinn Chaorach
Beinn Chaorach — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Achallader Castle
Achallader Castle — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Beinn a' Chaisteil
Beinn a' Chaisteil — 886m mountain on the Argyll and Bute, and Perth and Kinross border, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Beinn a' Chaisteil
Beinn a' Chaisteil — Named summit at 886 m.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Beinn a' Chreachain
Beinn a' Chreachain — 1080m high mountain in Scotland.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Beinn a' Chreachain
Beinn a' Chreachain — Named summit at 1081 m.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Beinn Achaladair
Beinn Achaladair — 1038m high mountain in Scotland.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Beinn Achaladair
Beinn Achaladair — Named summit at 1038 m.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Beinn an Dothaidh
Beinn an Dothaidh — Named summit at 1004 m.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Beinn an Dòthaidh
Beinn an Dòthaidh — 1004m high mountain in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3
📷 3📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Beinn Dorain
Beinn Dorain — Named summit at 1076 m.
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📷 4Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge of Orchy railway station
Bridge of Orchy railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
West Highland Way Sleeper
West Highland Way Sleeper — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Mam Carraigh
Mam Carraigh — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 361 m.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Ben Inverveigh
Ben Inverveigh — a mountain in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Eilean an Stalcair
Eilean an Stalcair — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Loch Tulla
Loch Tulla — lake in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK, outflows south to the River Ochry.
Where to eat & stay near Bridge of Orchy
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
West Highland Way Sleeper
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📷 5📷 5📷 5📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
By the Way
By the Way — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Tyndrum Holiday Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Drovers Inn
The Drovers Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 4Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Clachaig Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge of Orchy?
- Bridge of Orchy is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA36 4AE).
- What is Bridge of Orchy?
- Bridge of Orchy — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Bridge of Orchy?
- The nearest railway station is Bridge of Orchy, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA36 4AE.
- Is Bridge of Orchy a listed building?
- Bridge of Orchy is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Bridge of Orchy free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge of Orchy is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge of Orchy?
- The nearest railway station is Bridge of Orchy, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA36 4AE.