Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Loch Slapin
In or near Broadford.
Loch Slapin in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Loch Slapin 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 Slapin is a sea loch located on the southeastern coast of the Isle of Skye in the Scottish Highlands. It is noted for its dramatic natural scenery and proximity to the Cuillin mountains, making it a popular location for hiking, photography, and nature tourism.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Near the western shore of the loch is Dun Ringill, an Iron Age fort later used by Clan MacKinnon as their seat. The site consists of ancient stone remains on a rocky promontory and provides views over the loch and toward the surrounding hills.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 57.1859, -6.0115
- Address
- Isle of Skye, Highland, Scotland
Sources
- wikidata: Q3123496 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Loch Slapin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Slapin?
- Loch Slapin is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Loch Slapin?
- Loch Slapin in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Loch Slapin?
- Its coordinates are 57.1859°, -6.0115°.
- Is Loch Slapin free to visit?
- Yes, Loch Slapin is free to enter.