Lakes · Central Scotland
Loch Awe
Loch Awe — a lake in scotland highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British lake — freshwater body formed by glaciation, fluvial action or, where adjacent to populated areas, by deliberate damming.
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Place summary
Loch Awe is a freshwater lake located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its scenic beauty and is one of the longest lochs in Scotland. The area surrounding the lake offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing and walking. The loch is also home to several historic sites, including ruins of ancient castles.
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- Coordinates
- 56.2500, -5.2833
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA35 1HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- manual: geonames-2656735 (CC BY 4.0)
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Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Awe?
- Loch Awe is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA35 1HL).
- What is Loch Awe?
- Loch Awe — a lake in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Loch Awe?
- Drivers can use postcode PA35 1HL.
- How do I get to Loch Awe?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA35 1HL. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.