Gorges · Scottish Lowlands
Lower Glen Astle
In or near Port Ellen.
Lower Glen Astle — a gorge in scotland highlands.
Brian Turner — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British gorge — a narrow, steep-sided valley typically carved by a river through resistant limestone or sandstone country.
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Place summary
Lower Glen Astle is a gorge located in the Scottish Highlands. This natural feature showcases dramatic rock formations and steep cliffs, typical of the region's rugged landscape. Visitors can expect a striking environment, ideal for walking and exploring the surrounding wilderness. The gorge offers opportunities for photography and observing local wildlife in a scenic setting.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6167, -6.3000
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA42 7AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- manual: geonames-2643521 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lower Glen Astle?
- Lower Glen Astle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA42 7AU).
- What is Lower Glen Astle?
- Lower Glen Astle — a gorge in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Lower Glen Astle?
- Drivers can use postcode PA42 7AU.
- How do I get to Lower Glen Astle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA42 7AU. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.