Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Loch Achtriochtan
Loch Achtriochtan — freshwater lake in Highland, Scotland, UK, on the River Coe.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Loch Achtriochtan is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "freshwater lake in Highland, Scotland, UK, on the River Coe". Coordinates: 56.6650°, -5.0333°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Loch Achtriochtan or Loch Trychardan is a small shallow freshwater loch located to the east of Glencoe village in Lochaber in the Scottish Highlands. It is now under the care of the National Trust for Scotland. During the 18th century, the loch flooded and nearby inhabitants had to abandon the area.
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- Coordinates
- 56.6650, -5.0333
- Address
- Near Glencoe, Highland, Scotland
Sources
- wikidata: Q2138660 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Loch Achtriochtan (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: 2011-05 Schotland Loch Achtriochtan pan 27-05-2011 9-26-05.png (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Achtriochtan?
- Loch Achtriochtan is in Scottish Highlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 56.6650°, -5.0333°.
- Is Loch Achtriochtan free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Loch Achtriochtan is free.