Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
West Loch Tarbert
West Loch Tarbert — bay on the west of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
West Loch Tarbert is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "bay on the west of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.9218°, -6.9278°.
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From the Wikipedia article
West Loch Tarbert (Scottish Gaelic: Loch A Siar) is a sea loch that separates the northern and southern parts of Harris in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. A small isthmus joins these two areas, on which is to be found the village of Tarbert. The loch contains the islands Soay Mòr, Soay Beag and Isay, while Taransay lies near the mouth of the loch. Amhuinnsuidhe Castle is located on the northern shore of the loch.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 57.9218, -6.9278
Sources
- wikidata: Q3777170 (CC0)
- wikipedia: West Loch Tarbert (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: West Loch Tarbert from Clisham.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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West Loch Tarbert
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Loch Tarbert?
- West Loch Tarbert is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is West Loch Tarbert?
- West Loch Tarbert — bay on the west of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to West Loch Tarbert?
- Its coordinates are 57.9218°, -6.9278°.
- Is West Loch Tarbert free to visit?
- Yes, West Loch Tarbert is free to enter.