Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Loch Càrnan
Loch Càrnan — bay on South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Loch Càrnan is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "bay on South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.3719°, -7.2792°.
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Place summary
Loch Càrnan is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode HS8. It is notable for its scenic landscapes and natural beauty, characteristic of the region's rugged terrain.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3719, -7.2792
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS8 5NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
- wikidata: Q24653170 (CC0)
- commons: Loch Sheilabhaig - geograph.org.uk - 1380750.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Càrnan?
- Loch Càrnan is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS8 5NX).
- What is Loch Càrnan?
- Loch Càrnan — bay on South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Loch Càrnan?
- Drivers can use postcode HS8 5NX.
- Is Loch Càrnan free to visit?
- Yes, Loch Càrnan is free to enter.
- How do I get to Loch Càrnan?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS8 5NX. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.