Loch Beag
Loch Beag is a cove on the west coast of Northern Scotland, in the vicinity of the Sound of Arisaig. The eastern end of the Sound of Arisaig divides into Loch nan Uamh in the north and Loch Ailort in the south separated by a headland.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Bay
- Description: cove on the west coast of Northern Scotland, UK, in the vicinity of the Sound of Arisaig
- Also known as: “Loch Hourn Beag” and “Loch Hourn Beg”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Sgùrr Dubh and Sgùrr nan Eugallt.
Sgùrr nan Eugallt
Peak
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Sgùrr nan Eugallt is the highest of a well defined group of mountains that lie south of Loch Hourn, stretching from Barrisdale to Loch Quoich. Although its summit is lower than many nearby neighbours, it is cut off from all its higher neighbours by a ring of deep glens.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kinloch Hourn and Meall an Spàrdain.
Kinloch Hourn
Hamlet
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Kinloch Hourn is a small settlement at the end of Loch Hourn, in the West Highlands of Scotland. The name comes from the Gaelic, Ceann Loch Shubhairne, for "the head of Loch Hourn".
Meall an Spàrdain
Locality
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Meall an Spàrdain is a locality, which is situated 3½ miles south of Loch Beag.
Arnisdale
Hamlet
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Arnisdale is a hamlet in the historic county of Inverness-shire in the local authority area of Highlands of Scotland. It lies on the north shore of Loch Hourn, around 10 miles down a single-track road from Glenelg. Arnisdale is situated 6 miles northwest of Loch Beag.
Loch Beag
- Categories: cove and body of water
- Location: Highland Council, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
57.1° or 57° 6′ northLongitude
-5.41667° or 5° 25′ westElevation
879 feet (268 metres)Open location code
9C9P3HXM+X8GeoNames ID
2646515Wikidata ID
Q101537390
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