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Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland

Loch Buidhe

In or near Bridge of Orchy.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Loch Buidhe in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

Loch Buidhe, reservoirs & lochs in Central Scotland

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2.5 h
Nearest railway station
Bridge of Orchy · 8.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Loch Buidhe in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Bridge of Orchy, which is 8.8 km away. Entry to the reservoir is free.

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About

Loch Buidhe 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.

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From the Wikipedia article

Loch Buidhe is a fresh water loch on Rannoch Moor, Argyll and Bute within Highland council area, Scotland. It is situated about 9 km (6 mi) north of Bridge of Orchy. It lies to the south of Lochan na Stainge, and to the west of Lochan na h-Achlaise. The A82 road crosses Rannoch Moor to the west of the loch, while the West Highland Way long-distance path passes by to the west. The name is Gaelic for yellow loch.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
56.5952, -4.7748
Nearest railway station
Bridge of Orchy8.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Loch Buidhe?
Loch Buidhe is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
What is Loch Buidhe?
Loch Buidhe in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Loch Buidhe?
The nearest railway station is Bridge of Orchy, about 8.8 km away. Its coordinates are 56.5952°, -4.7748°.
Is Loch Buidhe free to visit?
Yes, Loch Buidhe is free to enter.