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The Great Britain Guide

Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands

Loch Faskally

Also known as: Loch Faschoille

In or near Killiecrankie.

Free admission

Loch Faskally — artificial lake in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK, on the River Tummel.

Loch Faskally, reservoirs & lochs in Scottish Highlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2.5 h
Nearest railway station
Pitlochry · 1.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Loch Faskally is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. Part of Tummel hydro-electric power scheme. Wikidata describes it as: "artificial lake in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK, on the River Tummel". Coordinates: 56.7069°, -3.7597°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Loch Faskally (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Faschoille) is a man-made reservoir in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) northwest of Pitlochry.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
56.7069, -3.7597
Postcode
PH16 5JZ
Parliamentary constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens
Nearest railway station
Pitlochry1.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Loch Faskally?
Loch Faskally is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH16 5JZ).
What is Loch Faskally?
Loch Faskally — artificial lake in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK, on the River Tummel.
How do I get to Loch Faskally?
The nearest railway station is Pitlochry, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH16 5JZ.
Is Loch Faskally free to visit?
Yes, Loch Faskally is free to enter.
How do I get to Loch Faskally?
The nearest railway station is Pitlochry, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH16 5JZ.