Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Loch Essan
In or near Crianlarich.
Loch Essan in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

Alex King — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Crianlarich · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Loch Essan is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Loch Essan is a freshwater trout loch, located 2 miles north of Loch Dochart, within the Stirling Council Area, Scotland.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 56.4219, -4.5751
- Address
- NN412285
- Nearest railway station
- Crianlarich — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24643083 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Loch Essan (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Essan?
- Loch Essan is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Loch Essan?
- Loch Essan in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Loch Essan?
- The nearest railway station is Crianlarich, about 4.4 km away. Its coordinates are 56.4219°, -4.5751°.
- Is Loch Essan free to visit?
- Yes, Loch Essan is free to enter.
- How do I get to Loch Essan?
- The nearest railway station is Crianlarich, about 4.4 km away.