Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Gair Loch
Also known as: Loch Gairloch, An Geàrr Loch
In or near Gairloch.
Gair Loch in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gair Loch 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.
From the Wikipedia article
The Gair Loch is a sea loch on the North West coast of Highland, Scotland. In Scottish Gaelic it is an Geàrr Loch meaning 'the short loch'. Around 6 miles (9.7 km) long by 1.5 miles (2.4 km) wide, it leads west to the Little Minch. The B8021 and B8056 run around its northern and southern shores respectively, connecting the villages of Gairloch, Charlestown, Kerrysdale, Shieldaig, Badachro, and Port Henderson. Longa Island lies at the loch's entrance. The Loch has a number of small islands in it, Eilean Horrisdale supported a fishing community in the 19th century.
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- Coordinates
- 57.7179, -5.7321
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV21 2DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
Other places nearby
Lonemore
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.6 km
Eilean Horrisdale
Islands · 1.7 km
Loch Gairloch
Natural landmarks · 1.7 km
Meall na h-Airde
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Meall na h-Àirde
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Dry Island
Islands · 1.9 km
Badachro Distillery
Distilleries · 2.1 km
An Dunain, dun site
Archaeological sites · 2.1 km
Strath Bay
Natural landmarks · 2.2 km
Gairloch Carn Dearg Youth Hostel
Hostels · 2.3 km
Badachro
Other places · 2.3 km
Cnoc an Sgaid
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
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Eilean Horrisdale
Eilean Horrisdale — island in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Loch Gairloch
Loch Gairloch — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Meall na h-Airde
Meall na h-Airde — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
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Meall na h-Àirde
Meall na h-Àirde — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 81 m.
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Dry Island
Dry Island — island in Loch Gairloch in Wester Ross, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Gair Loch
Places to stay
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Gairloch Carn Dearg Youth Hostel
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Poolewe Caravan & Camping Club
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gair Loch?
- Gair Loch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode IV21 2DH).
- What is Gair Loch?
- Gair Loch in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gair Loch?
- Drivers can use postcode IV21 2DH.
- Is Gair Loch free to visit?
- Yes, Gair Loch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gair Loch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV21 2DH. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.