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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · Scottish Highlands

Kinlochleven

In or near Kinlochleven.

Kinlochleven — a village in scotland highlands.

Pier path and harbour, Kinlochleven - geograph.org.uk - 7065431

Steven Brown — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Place summary

Kinlochleven is a village located in the Scottish Highlands, with a population of approximately 900. It is situated at the head of Loch Leven, surrounded by mountainous terrain. The village serves as a base for outdoor activities, including hiking and climbing, given its proximity to scenic landscapes. Kinlochleven's history is closely tied to the aluminium industry, which shaped its development in the early 20th century.

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Coordinates
56.7116, -4.9736
District
Highland
Postcode
PH50 4SE
Parliamentary constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Population
900

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Kinlochleven War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 4103629📷 5

Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands

Leven Road Viaduct

Leven Road Viaduct — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Kinlochleven War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 4103629📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands

Kinlochleven War Memorial

Kinlochleven War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
West Highland Way near Kinlochleven - geograph.org.uk - 4206398📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Highlands

MacDonald Hotel Campsite

MacDonald Hotel Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.

Freemacdonaldhotel.co.uk
Kinlochleven📷 3

Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands

Kinlochleven

Kinlochleven — village in Highland, Scotland, UK.

Free🐕👶
West Highland Way near Kinlochleven - geograph.org.uk - 4206398📷 7

Hotels · Scottish Highlands

MacDonald Hotel

MacDonald Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.

Freemacdonaldhotel.co.uk
Kinlochleven and Mountains from Grey Mare Trail - geograph.org.uk - 3925474📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Highlands

Kinlochleven Wild Camping Area

Kinlochleven Wild Camping Area — a campsite in scotland highlands.

Where to eat & stay near Kinlochleven

Places to stay

West Highland Way near Kinlochleven - geograph.org.uk - 4206398📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Highlands

MacDonald Hotel Campsite

MacDonald Hotel Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.

Freemacdonaldhotel.co.uk
West Highland Way near Kinlochleven - geograph.org.uk - 4206398📷 7

Hotels · Scottish Highlands

MacDonald Hotel

MacDonald Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.

Freemacdonaldhotel.co.uk
Kinlochleven and Mountains from Grey Mare Trail - geograph.org.uk - 3925474📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Highlands

Kinlochleven Wild Camping Area

Kinlochleven Wild Camping Area — a campsite in scotland highlands.

Old building foundations above Foyers Road, Kinlochleven - geograph.org.uk - 7067190📷 5

Hostels · Scottish Highlands

West Highland Lodge

West Highland Lodge — a hostel in scotland highlands.

Freeblackwaterhostel.co.uk
Fire Station, Kinlochleven - geograph.org.uk - 2530513📷 7

Hotels · Scottish Highlands

Tailrace Inn

Tailrace Inn — a hotel in scotland highlands.

tailraceinn.com
Blackwater Hostel Kinlochleven - geograph.org.uk - 1775287📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Highlands

Kinlochleven Aire Site

Kinlochleven Aire Site — a campsite in scotland highlands.

Places to eat & drink

An Torr - geograph.org.uk - 7482451📷 4

Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

Clachaig Inn

Clachaig Inn in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

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Ythsie

Ythsie — a village in scotland highlands.

Woodland walk at Woodside - geograph.org.uk - 3393947📷 5

Villages · Scottish Highlands

Woodside

Woodside — a village in scotland highlands.

Former drill hall, Dempster Street, Wick, Caithness - geograph.org.uk - 6671705📷 5

Villages · Scottish Highlands

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Wick — a village in scotland highlands.

Nether Edindurno - geograph.org.uk - 3083385📷 5

Villages · Scottish Highlands

Whitehouse

Whitehouse — a village in scotland highlands.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Kinlochleven?
Kinlochleven is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH50 4SE).
What is Kinlochleven?
Kinlochleven — a village in scotland highlands.
How do I get to Kinlochleven?
Drivers can use postcode PH50 4SE.
How do I get to Kinlochleven?
Drivers can navigate to postcode PH50 4SE. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.