Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Islands
Gair Loch
Also known as: Loch Gairloch, An Geàrr Loch
Gair Loch in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gair Loch is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
From the Wikipedia article
The Gair Loch is a sea loch on the North West coast of Highland, Scotland. In Scottish Gaelic it is an Geàrr Loch meaning 'the short loch'. Around 6 miles (9.7 km) long by 1.5 miles (2.4 km) wide, it leads west to the Little Minch. The B8021 and B8056 run around its northern and southern shores respectively, connecting the villages of Gairloch, Charlestown, Kerrysdale, Shieldaig, Badachro, and Port Henderson. Longa Island lies at the loch's entrance. The Loch has a number of small islands in it, Eilean Horrisdale supported a fishing community in the 19th century.
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- Coordinates
- 57.7179, -5.7321
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV21 2DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gair Loch?
- Gair Loch is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 57.7179°, -5.7321°.
- Is Gair Loch free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Gair Loch is free.