Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Loch Long
In or near Garelochhead.
Loch Long in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Garelochhead · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Loch Long, the nearest railway station is Garelochhead, located 2.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is G84 0BE, and entry to the reservoir is free.
About
Loch Long 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 Long is a body of water in the council area of Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The sea loch extends from the Firth of Clyde at its southwestern end, to the Arrochar Alps at the head of the loch. It measures approximately 20 miles (30 kilometres) in length, with a width of between one and two miles (two and three kilometres). The loch also has an arm, Loch Goil, on its western side. Loch Long forms part of the coast of the Cowal Peninsula, and forms the entire western coastline of the Rosneath Peninsula. Loch Long was historically the boundary between Argyll and Dunbartonshire; however, boundary redrawing in 1996 meant that it moved wholly within the council area of Argyll and Bute.
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Background
History
The name is not a reference to the loch's length; it actually comes from the Gaelic for "ship lake". Prior to their defeat at the Battle of Largs in 1263, Viking raiders sailed up Loch Long to Arrochar, and then dragged their longships 2 miles overland to Tarbet and into Loch Lomond. Being inland, the settlements around Loch Lomond were more vulnerable to attack.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0720, -4.8680
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- G84 0BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Garelochhead — 2.8 km
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Long?
- Loch Long is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G84 0BE).
- What is Loch Long?
- Loch Long in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Loch Long?
- The nearest railway station is Garelochhead, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode G84 0BE.
- Is Loch Long free to visit?
- Yes, Loch Long is free to enter.
- How do I get to Loch Long?
- The nearest railway station is Garelochhead, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G84 0BE.