Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Loch Alsh
In or near Kyle of Lochalsh.
Loch Alsh — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
Steve Houldsworth — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kyle of Lochalsh · 5.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Loch Alsh is a named natural feature in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Loch Alsh is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Highlands. It separates the Isle of Skye from the mainland and offers scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The loch is characterised by its rugged coastline and diverse wildlife, making it a notable site for nature enthusiasts. Access to the loch provides opportunities for walking and observing the local environment.
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- Coordinates
- 57.2682, -5.6324
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV40 8DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Kyle of Lochalsh — 5.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2657429 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Ard Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Ard Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Loch Alsh
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.7 km
Lochalsh War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Reraig caravan site
Campsites · 1.7 km
Balmacara Square
Other places · 1.8 km
Balmacara Bay
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Lochalsh Parish Church, Kirkton of Lochalsh
Historic churches · 2.5 km
Site of bunder fuel tank
Historic houses · 2.5 km
Kirkton
Villages · 2.5 km
Kirkton, dun site
Archaeological sites · 2.7 km
Sgùrr Mòr
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
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Ard Hill
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Lochalsh War Memorial
Lochalsh War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Reraig caravan site
Reraig caravan site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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Balmacara Square
Balmacara Square in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Loch Alsh
Places to stay
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Reraig caravan site
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Saucy Mary's Lodge
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Duirinish Holiday Lodges
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Skye Backpackers
Skye Backpackers — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Ardelve Caravan And Camping Park
Ardelve Caravan And Camping Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Alsh?
- Loch Alsh is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV40 8DH).
- What is Loch Alsh?
- Loch Alsh — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Loch Alsh?
- The nearest railway station is Kyle of Lochalsh, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV40 8DH.
- How do I get to Loch Alsh?
- The nearest railway station is Kyle of Lochalsh, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV40 8DH.