Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
The Little Horse Shoe
In or near Dunbeg.
The Little Horse Shoe — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
Rebecca Beeston — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oban · 4.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
The Little Horse Shoe 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
The Little Horse Shoe is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Highlands. This distinctive feature is characterised by its unique shape and stunning surroundings, typical of the rugged terrain of the region. Visitors can expect dramatic views and a sense of the area's natural beauty, which reflects the diverse landscape of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3882, -5.5358
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA34 4QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Oban — 4.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12547765 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Little Horse Shoe?
- The Little Horse Shoe is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA34 4QH).
- What is The Little Horse Shoe?
- The Little Horse Shoe — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to The Little Horse Shoe?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA34 4QH.
- How do I get to The Little Horse Shoe?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA34 4QH.