Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Loch Carloway
In or near Callanish.
Loch Carloway — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Loch Carloway 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 Carloway is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Highlands. This freshwater loch is notable for its scenic beauty and the surrounding landscape, which features rugged terrain typical of the region. Visitors can expect opportunities for walking and photography, with the loch's tranquil waters providing a striking backdrop. The area is also rich in local wildlife, making it a point of interest for nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 58.2833, -6.8000
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS2 9AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
- manual: geonames-2653771 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Carloway?
- Loch Carloway is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS2 9AP).
- What is Loch Carloway?
- Loch Carloway — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Loch Carloway?
- Drivers can use postcode HS2 9AP.
- How do I get to Loch Carloway?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS2 9AP. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.