Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura Marine Protected Area
In or near Lochdon.
Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura Marine Protected Area in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oban · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura Marine Protected Area, the nearest railway station is Oban, located 6.1 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura Marine Protected Area 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.
From the Wikipedia article
Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura Marine Protected Area is a Marine Protected Area (MPA) off the west coast of Scotland. The MPA, which covers 741 km2 (286 sq mi), includes the waters of Loch Sunart, the Sound of Mull, the Firth of Lorne and the Sound of Jura. It has been designated to protect the population of common skate and the area's quaternary geological features. The MPA is designated a Category IV protected area by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Fishing activities are controlled within the MPA, and no suction dredging, mechanical dredging, beam trawling, demersal trawling or longline fishing is permitted.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 56.4333, -5.5667
- Address
- Lochaber, Scotland
- Established
- 2014
- Nearest railway station
- Oban — 6.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q80489310 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura Marine Protected Area (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura Marine Protected Area?
- Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura Marine Protected Area is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura Marine Protected Area?
- Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura Marine Protected Area in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura Marine Protected Area?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 6.1 km away. Its coordinates are 56.4333°, -5.5667°.
- When was Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura Marine Protected Area built?
- Built or established in 2014.
- Who owns Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura Marine Protected Area?
- Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura Marine Protected Area is owned by Marine Scotland.
- Is Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura Marine Protected Area free to visit?
- Yes, Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura Marine Protected Area is free to enter.
- How do I get to Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura Marine Protected Area?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 6.1 km away.