Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Loch Shira
In or near Cairndow.
Loch Shira — bay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Loch Shira is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "bay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.2439°, -5.0524°.
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Place summary
Loch Shira is a mountain lake located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PA32. It is characterised by its scenic surroundings and remote location, typical of the region's natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 56.2439, -5.0524
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA32 8XF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- wikidata: Q24638582 (CC0)
- commons: Loch Shira, Blick von Inveraray (54008213553).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Garron Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Dubh Loch Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
Dun na Cuaiche
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Dun Corr-bhile
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Tower on Dun na Cuaiche
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Dubh Loch
Lakes · 1.4 km
Aray Bridge
Castles · 1.4 km
Campbell Monument, Inveraray Castle Estate
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Campbell Monument
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Inveraray Castle
Castles · 1.5 km
Inveraray War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Chamberlain's House, Front Street West, Inveraray
Historic houses · 1.9 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Garron Bridge
Garron Bridge — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Dubh Loch Bridge
Dubh Loch Bridge — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Dun na Cuaiche
Dun na Cuaiche — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Dun Corr-bhile
Dun Corr-bhile — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Tower on Dun na Cuaiche
Tower on Dun na Cuaiche — category A listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Loch Shira
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Inveraray Hostel
Inveraray Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
St Catherine's Caravan Park
St Catherine's Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Argyll Caravan Park
Argyll Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Stucreoch Caravan Park
Stucreoch Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Lochgoilhead Holiday Park
Lochgoilhead Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Lochgoilhead Scout Camp
Lochgoilhead Scout Camp — a campsite in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Ardbrecknish House
Ardbrecknish House — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Drovers Inn
The Drovers Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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An Caisteal
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Shira?
- Loch Shira is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA32 8XF).
- What is Loch Shira?
- Loch Shira — bay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Loch Shira?
- Drivers can use postcode PA32 8XF.
- Is Loch Shira free to visit?
- Yes, Loch Shira is free to enter.
- How do I get to Loch Shira?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA32 8XF. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.