Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Loch Eigheach
Loch Eigheach — dammed freshwater lake in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK, on the River Gaur.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rannoch · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Loch Eigheach is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Part of Tummel hydro-electric power scheme. Wikidata describes it as: "dammed freshwater lake in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK, on the River Gaur". Coordinates: 56.6789°, -4.5340°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Loch Eigheach is a large upland dammed freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands. It is located in Rannoch Moor in the Council Area of Perth and Kinross. The undisturbed Loch Eigheach was much smaller.
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- Coordinates
- 56.6789, -4.5340
- Address
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- Nearest railway station
- Rannoch — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1867221 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Loch Eigheach (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Loch Eigheach from the north - geograph.org.uk - 11887.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Eigheach?
- Loch Eigheach is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Loch Eigheach?
- Loch Eigheach — dammed freshwater lake in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK, on the River Gaur.
- How do I get to Loch Eigheach?
- The nearest railway station is Rannoch, about 2.7 km away. Its coordinates are 56.6789°, -4.5340°.
- Is Loch Eigheach free to visit?
- Yes, Loch Eigheach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Loch Eigheach?
- The nearest railway station is Rannoch, about 2.7 km away.