Lakes · Scottish Highlands
Loch Eil
Loch Eil — a lake in scotland highlands.
Gareth James — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Loch Eil Outward Bound · 2.5 km
About
A British lake — freshwater body formed by glaciation, fluvial action or, where adjacent to populated areas, by deliberate damming.
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Place summary
Loch Eil is a freshwater lake located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its scenic beauty and is situated near the town of Fort William. The loch offers opportunities for various outdoor activities, including walking and wildlife observation. The surrounding landscape features rugged hills and forested areas, typical of the Highland scenery.
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- Coordinates
- 56.8500, -5.2333
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH33 7AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Loch Eil Outward Bound — 2.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2650159 (CC BY 4.0)
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Fassfern Bridge
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Blaich
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Duisky
Villages · 2.1 km
Blaich Church Of Scotland
Historic churches · 2.4 km
Loch Eil Outward Bound railway station
Reservoirs & lochs · 2.5 km
Eas Buidhe
Natural landmarks · 3.4 km
Kinlocheil
Reservoirs & lochs · 3.5 km
Locheilside railway station
Reservoirs & lochs · 3.5 km
Garvan
Villages · 4.0 km
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Places to stay
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Clan MacDuff Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Eil?
- Loch Eil is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH33 7AN).
- What is Loch Eil?
- Loch Eil — a lake in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Loch Eil?
- The nearest railway station is Loch Eil Outward Bound, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH33 7AN.
- How do I get to Loch Eil?
- The nearest railway station is Loch Eil Outward Bound, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH33 7AN.