Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Loch Buidhe
In or near Bridge of Orchy.
Loch Buidhe in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

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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.
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 Orchy — 8.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17522724 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Loch Buidhe (Rannoch Moor) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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.