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Lochinver
Also known as: Loch an Inbhir
Lochinver — village in Assynt, Highland, Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Lochinver is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 651 people. Address: IV27. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Assynt, Highland, Scotland". Coordinates: 58.1500°, -5.2500°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Lochinver (Loch an Inbhir in Gaelic) is a village at the head of the sea loch Loch Inver, on the coast in the Assynt district of Sutherland, Highland, Scotland. A few miles north-east is Loch Assynt which is the source of the River Inver which flows into Loch Inver at the village. There are 200 or so lochans in the area, popular with anglers. Lochinver is dominated by the "sugar loaf" shape of Caisteal Liath, the summit peak of nearby Suilven.
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Background
Description
The White Shore is named after its gneiss and quartzite pebbles. It is a one mile walk from one of two access points: one from the peir, the other at the head of Loch Culag locally known as the School Loch. The stone beach is surrounded by the Culag Woods which is managed by the Culag Community Woodland Trust (CCWT).
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- Coordinates
- 58.1500, -5.2500
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV27
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Population
- 651
- Official site
- www.lochinver.bordernet.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1018747 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lochinver (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Canisp and Suilven above Loch Inver - geograph.org.uk - 186343.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Other places nearby
Lochinver Lifeboat Station
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.4 km
Loch Inver
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.4 km
Lochinver
Villages · 0.6 km
Lochinver and Assynt War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Sutherland Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
White Shore
Beaches · 0.9 km
United Free Church of Scotland Church, Lochinver
Historic churches · 0.9 km
Cnoc na Doire Daraich
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Bridge, Lochinver
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Cnoc na Doire Daraich
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Strathan
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.1 km
Loch Culag
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.3 km
Lochinver is a charming town located in the Scottish Highlands. Visitors can explore the scenic beauty of Loch Assynt and Soyea Island. The United Free Church of Scotland Church and the Bridge also offer interesting places to see in this area.
At a glance
- Population
- 651
- Constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
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Things to see in Lochinver
116 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Lochinver →
Flagship📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Loch Assynt
Loch Assynt — lake in Highland, Scotland, UK, outflows to the River Inver and Loch na Garbh Uidhe.
📷 3Beaches · Scottish Highlands
Achmelvich Beach
Achmelvich Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Achnahaird Bay
Achnahaird Bay — bay in Highland, Scotland, UK.
Castles · Scottish Highlands
Assynt Castle
Assynt Castle — supposed castle in Loch Assynt, Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Islands · Scottish Highlands
Eilean Mòr
Eilean Mòr — island in Loch Sionascaig, Lochbroom, Highland, Scotland.
📷 4Viewpoints · Scottish Highlands
Leitir Easaidh
Leitir Easaidh is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Polly Bay
Polly Bay — bay within Enard Bay, Cromartyshire, Highland, Scotland.
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📷 5Islands · Scottish Highlands
Soyea Island
Soyea Island — island in Assynt, Sutherland, Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Suilven
Suilven — 731 metre mountain in Assynt, Highland, Scotland.
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📷 5UNESCO World Heritage · Scottish Highlands
North West Highlands Geopark
North West Highlands Geopark in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Loch Beannach
Loch Beannach in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Loch Cròcach
Loch Cròcach in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Loch an Tuirc
Loch an Tuirc in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Lochan Buidhe
Lochan Buidhe in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Inverkirkaig
Inverkirkaig in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Loch Inver
Loch Inver in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Loch Culag
Loch Culag in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Lochinver Lifeboat Station
Lochinver Lifeboat Station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Loch Inver
Loch Inver in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Lochinver and Assynt War Memorial
Lochinver and Assynt War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Sutherland Memorial
Sutherland Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Where to eat & stay near Lochinver
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Achmelvich Beach Youth hostel
Achmelvich Beach Youth hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Hillhead Caravans
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Shore Caravan Site
Shore Caravan Site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Clachtoll Beach Campsite
Clachtoll Beach Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Port A Bhaigh Campsite
Port A Bhaigh Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lochinver?
- Lochinver is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV27).
- What is Lochinver?
- Lochinver — village in Assynt, Highland, Scotland.
- How do I get to Lochinver?
- Drivers can use postcode IV27.
- Is Lochinver free to visit?
- Yes, Lochinver is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lochinver?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV27. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.