Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Glen Croe
Also known as: Gleann a' Chró
Glen Croe in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Glen Croe 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.
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From the Wikipedia article
Glen Croe (Scottish Gaelic: Gleann a' Chrò) is a glen in the heart of the Arrochar Alps in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The glen is surrounded by large and rugged mountains characterised by huge boulders. The Croe Water flows through the glen and into Loch Long.
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Background
History
The old road through the glen seen in the photograph (very top of article) is part of the military road that ran from Dumbarton to Inveraray. The old road was built in the 1740s under the supervision of Major William Caulfeild. A stone inscribed Rest & Be Thankful was erected around 1749, after this section of road was completed. The rest and be thankful refers to a steep incline on the old military road, that precedes, entering the pass through too Glen Kinglas.
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- Coordinates
- 56.2000, -4.8167
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- G83 7AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glen Croe?
- Glen Croe is in Scottish Highlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 56.2000°, -4.8167°.
- Is Glen Croe free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Glen Croe is free.