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Loch Eilt

Free admission

Loch Eilt — lake in Highland, Scotland, UK, outflows west to River Ailort.

Loch Eilt, natural landmarks in Scottish Highlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Lochailort · 4.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Loch Eilt is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 2 km². Wikidata describes it as: "lake in Highland, Scotland, UK, outflows west to River Ailort". Coordinates: 56.8790°, -5.5860°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Loch Eilt is a freshwater loch in Lochaber, in the West Highlands of Scotland. It is between the villages of Glenfinnan and Lochailort, 30 km west of Fort William. The A830 road runs along the north shore, while the West Highland Line railway follows the south shore. Loch Eilt separates the traditional districts of Morar to the north and Moidart to the south. The loch has a number of small islands, including Eilean Mòr, Eilean an Tighe, Eilean Gaineamhach, Eilean nan Corra-ghriodhach and Eilean na Mòine. Loch Eilt has been used as a location in several films. These include Local Hero (1983), Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010). The famous island used for Harry Potter in Loch Eilt is called Eilean na Moine. It was used as Dumbledore's grave, which was later digitally placed on Loch Arkaig.

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Coordinates
56.8790, -5.5860
Address
Lochaber, Highland, Scotland
Nearest railway station
Lochailort4.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Loch Eilt?
Loch Eilt is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
Is Loch Eilt free to visit?
Yes, Loch Eilt is free to enter.
How do I get to Loch Eilt?
The nearest railway station is Lochailort, about 4.7 km away.