Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Loch Thuirnaig
In or near Gairloch.
Loch Thuirnaig — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
Claire Pegrum — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Loch Thuirnaig is a named natural feature in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Loch Thuirnaig is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Highlands. It is characterised by its scenic beauty and tranquil waters, typical of the region's landscape. Visitors can expect a remote setting that offers opportunities for walking and wildlife observation amidst the rugged terrain of the Highlands. The loch contributes to the area's ecological diversity and provides a serene environment for those exploring the natural heritage of Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 57.7945, -5.5920
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV22 2LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- manual: geonames-2635905 (CC BY 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near Loch Thuirnaig
Places to stay
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Thuirnaig?
- Loch Thuirnaig is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV22 2LH).
- What is Loch Thuirnaig?
- Loch Thuirnaig — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Loch Thuirnaig?
- Drivers can use postcode IV22 2LH.
- How do I get to Loch Thuirnaig?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV22 2LH. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.