Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Loch Lochy
In or near Spean Bridge.
Loch Lochy — freshwater lake in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland, UK, outflows from the south to River Lochy and the Caledonian Canal.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Spean Bridge · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Loch Lochy, the nearest railway station is Spean Bridge, located 8.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PH34 4DW. Entry to the site is free.
About
Loch Lochy is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 16 km². Part of Caledonian Canal. Wikidata describes it as: "freshwater lake in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland, UK, outflows from the south to River Lochy and the Caledonian Canal". Coordinates: 56.9686°, -4.9106°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Loch Lochy (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Lòchaidh) is a large freshwater loch in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. With a mean depth of 70 m (230 ft), it is the third-deepest loch of Scotland.
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Background
History
The Battle of the Shirts was fought at its northern end near Laggan in July 1544, between Clan Donald and Clan Fraser. The Stand-off at the Fords of Arkaig in September 1665 ended a 360-year feud between the Camerons and the Chattan Confederation. It took place at Achnacarry, on the isthmus between Loch Lochy and Loch Arkaig. Folklore tales mention a supernatural being called the River Horse which was said to emerge from the lake and assume a horse's shape before feeding on the loch's banks. The River Horse was also known as the Lord of the Lake and the Water King and would overturn boats and "entice mares from their pastures". Another tradition was that of the River Bull, "a gentle,…
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- Coordinates
- 56.9686, -4.9106
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH34 4DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Spean Bridge — 8.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q684231 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Loch Lochy (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Loch Lochy.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Lochy?
- Loch Lochy is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH34 4DW).
- What is Loch Lochy?
- Loch Lochy — freshwater lake in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland, UK, outflows from the south to River Lochy and the Caledonian Canal.
- How do I get to Loch Lochy?
- The nearest railway station is Spean Bridge, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH34 4DW.
- Is Loch Lochy free to visit?
- Yes, Loch Lochy is free to enter.
- How do I get to Loch Lochy?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH34 4DW. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.