Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Loch Craignish
Loch Craignish — sea loch on the mid-Argyll coast, Scotland.
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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
Loch Craignish is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "sea loch on the mid-Argyll coast, Scotland". Coordinates: 56.1500°, -5.5667°.
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Place summary
Loch Craignish is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PA31. It is characterised by its scenic views and rugged terrain, typical of the region's natural landscape. The area is popular for outdoor activities, including hiking and wildlife observation.
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Background
History
Loch Craignish was a crossroads for prehistoric settlers between Ireland and the Great Glen. A stone pier on the south of the peninsula was used by drovers from Jura and Knapdale.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1500, -5.5667
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA31 8QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- wikidata: Q6664901 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Loch Craignish (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Loch Craignish from near Ormaig - geograph.org.uk - 157382.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Craignish Castle — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Craignish?
- Loch Craignish is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA31 8QS).
- Is Loch Craignish free to visit?
- Yes, Loch Craignish is free to enter.
- How do I get to Loch Craignish?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA31 8QS. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.