Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Loch Crinan
In or near Ardifuir,dun 2400m W of Poltalloch.
Loch Crinan — bay in Argyll and Bute, 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 Crinan is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "bay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.0965°, -5.5530°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Loch Crinan is a seawater loch on the West of Scotland, leading into the Sound of Jura and being the western end of the Crinan Canal. The village of Crinan is at the entrance to the canal at the eastern end of the loch. Duntrune Castle stands on the northern shore. The River Add goes into it by the hamlet of Bellanoch. It contains the islets of An-unalin, Black Rock, Eilean dà Mhèinn, Eilean Glas, and Eilean nan Coinean.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0965, -5.5530
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA31 8SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- wikidata: Q3257693 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Loch Crinan (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Crinan.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Crinan Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 0.6 km
Duntrune Castle
Castles · 0.6 km
Loch Crinan
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
Eilean dà Mhèinn
Islands · 1.1 km
Crinan Wood
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Crinan
Villages · 1.1 km
Crinan Harbour Pyroligneous Acid Works
Historic houses · 1.2 km
Crinan Harbour Pyroligneous Acid Works
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Crinan Ferry Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Duntroon Cave
Caves · 1.3 km
Kilmahumaig, dun site
Archaeological sites · 1.5 km
Ardifuir,dun 2400m W of Poltalloch
Towns & cities · 1.9 km
Nearby
📷 3Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Crinan Lighthouse
Crinan Lighthouse — lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Duntrune Castle
Duntrune Castle — castle in Kilmartin, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Loch Crinan
Loch Crinan — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
📷 5Islands · Central Scotland
Eilean dà Mhèinn
Eilean dà Mhèinn — small inhabited island in Loch Crinan and one of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Crinan Wood
Crinan Wood — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Loch Crinan
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Ardfern Motorhome Park
Ardfern Motorhome Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Leachive Caravan Park
Leachive Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Lochgilphead Caravan Park
Lochgilphead Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Loch Melfort Hotel
Loch Melfort Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Castle Sween Holiday Park
Castle Sween Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Cairnbaan Hotel, Crinan Canal
Cairnbaan Hotel, Crinan Canal in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Tigh an Truish Inn
Tigh an Truish Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
An Caisteal
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Crinan?
- Loch Crinan is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA31 8SR).
- What is Loch Crinan?
- Loch Crinan — bay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Loch Crinan?
- Drivers can use postcode PA31 8SR.
- Is Loch Crinan free to visit?
- Yes, Loch Crinan is free to enter.
- How do I get to Loch Crinan?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA31 8SR. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.