Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Lochawe
Lochawe — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Loch Awe · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Lochawe is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.3983°, -5.0492°.
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Place summary
Lochawe is a town located in the Scottish Highlands. Known for its scenic surroundings, it serves as a gateway to the nearby Loch Awe, one of the largest freshwater lochs in Scotland. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3983, -5.0492
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA33 1AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Loch Awe — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1867311 (CC0)
- commons: St Conan's Church, Lochawe - geograph.org.uk - 1254754.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Conan's Tower
Mountains & hills · 0.2 km
St Conan’s Kirk
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Caroline Agnes Campbell Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Battle of the Pass of Brander Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Loch Awe Hotel
Hotels · 0.6 km
Crannog
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Loch Awe railway station
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.6 km
Monadh Driseig
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Kilchurn Castle
Castles · 1.5 km
Innis Chonan
Islands · 1.6 km
River Orchy
Forests & woodlands · 1.7 km
Kilchurn Castle
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Lochawe is located in the Scottish Highlands. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Lochawe
95 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Lochawe →
Flagship📷 3Islands · Central Scotland
Innis Chonan
Innis Chonan — island in Loch Awe, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Ardbrecknish House
Ardbrecknish House — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Forts · Central Scotland
Battle of Pass of Brander
Battle of Pass of Brander is a fort in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Beinn a' Chochuill
Beinn a' Chochuill — Named summit at 980 m.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Beinn a` Bhuiridh
Beinn a` Bhuiridh — Named summit at 897 m.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Beinn Eunaich
Beinn Eunaich — Named summit at 989 m.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Ben Cruachan
Ben Cruachan — 1127m high mountain in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Ben Cruachan
Ben Cruachan — Named summit at 1126 m.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Chapel of St Fyndoca, Inishail
Chapel of St Fyndoca, Inishail — architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Viewpoints · Central Scotland
Creag Dhubh
Creag Dhubh is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Cruachan Reservoir
Cruachan Reservoir — lake in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Falls of Cruachan Railway Viaduct
Falls of Cruachan Railway Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Islands · Central Scotland
Fraoch Eilean
Fraoch Eilean — island in Loch Awe, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Neil Munro Monument
Neil Munro Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Conan’s Kirk
St Conan’s Kirk — Church of Scotland's temple in Loch Awe.
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📷 5📷 5Forests & woodlands · Central Scotland
River Orchy
River Orchy in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Castles · Central Scotland
Kilchurn Castle
Kilchurn Castle in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Loch Awe railway station
Loch Awe railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
St Conan's Tower
St Conan's Tower in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Conan’s Kirk
St Conan’s Kirk — Church of Scotland's temple in Loch Awe.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Caroline Agnes Campbell Cross
Caroline Agnes Campbell Cross — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Battle of the Pass of Brander Memorial
Battle of the Pass of Brander Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
Loch Awe Hotel
Loch Awe Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Lochawe
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
Loch Awe Hotel
Loch Awe Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Loch Awe Holiday Park
Loch Awe Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
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📷 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.
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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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lochawe?
- Lochawe is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA33 1AH).
- What is Lochawe?
- Lochawe — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Lochawe?
- The nearest railway station is Loch Awe, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA33 1AH.
- Is Lochawe free to visit?
- Yes, Lochawe is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lochawe?
- The nearest railway station is Loch Awe, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA33 1AH.