Gorges · Scottish Highlands
Strath Avon
In or near Tomintoul.
Strath Avon — a gorge in scotland highlands.
Trevor Littlewood — 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
Strath Avon is a gorge located in the Scottish Highlands. This natural feature is characterised by its steep sides and the meandering river that flows through it. The area offers scenic views, making it a point of interest for those exploring the rugged landscape of the Highlands. Visitors can expect opportunities for walking and enjoying the surrounding nature.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3000, -3.4000
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- AB37 9HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
Sources
- manual: geonames-2656740 (CC BY 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near Strath Avon
Places to stay
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Strath Avon?
- Strath Avon is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB37 9HN).
- What is Strath Avon?
- Strath Avon — a gorge in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Strath Avon?
- Drivers can use postcode AB37 9HN.
- How do I get to Strath Avon?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB37 9HN. It sits within the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey parliamentary constituency.