River Elchaig
River Elchaig is a stream in Highland Council, Scotland. River Elchaig is situated nearby to the hamlet Camas Luinie, as well as near Killilan.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Carnan Cruithneachd and Falls of Glomach.
Carnan Cruithneachd
Peak
Photo: Mick Garratt, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Carnan Cruithneachd is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. It is located in the Kintail area of Ross-shire, on the southern side of Glen Elchaig.
Falls of Glomach
Waterfall
Photo: Wojsyl, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Falls of Glomach, in Highland, Scotland, is one of the tallest waterfalls in Britain, with a single drop of 113 m. The falls are located approximately 18 miles east of Kyle of Lochalsh, in the historic county of Ross-shire. Falls of Glomach is situated 2½ miles southeast of River Elchaig.
Sguman Coinntich
Peak
Photo: Richard Webb, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Sguman Coinntich is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands, Scotland, east of the village of Dornie in Ross-shire. Sguman Coinntich is the highest of twin peaks, its subsidiary top Ben Killilan rising to 756 m. Sguman Coinntich is situated 1½ miles northwest of River Elchaig.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Camas Luinie and Morvich.
Camas Luinie
Hamlet
Camas Luinie is a hamlet in Lochalsh, Scottish Highlands and is in the council area of Highland. It is the start of the walk to the impressive Falls of Glomach via Glen Elchaig. Camas Luinie is situated 3 miles west of River Elchaig.
Morvich
Hamlet
Photo: Kirua, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Morvich is a settlement in Glen Shiel near the southern end of Loch Duich, and to the north of Kintail, in Lochalsh, in the Highland council area of Scotland. Morvich is situated 5 miles south of River Elchaig.
Sallachy
Hamlet
Photo: Richard Webb, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Sallachy is a hamlet on the north shore of Loch Long in the district of Skye and Lochalsh in the Scottish Highlands and is in the council area of Highland. Sallachy is situated 5 miles west of River Elchaig.
River Elchaig
- Type: Stream
- Also known as: “Elchaig”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Highland Council, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
57.3° or 57° 18′ northLongitude
-5.33333° or 5° 20′ westElevation
1,201 feet (366 metres)Open location code
9C9P8M28+2MGeoNames ID
2650130
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Killilan and Carn-gorm.
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Highlights include Meall an Achaidh Gharbhgein and Sgurr na Creige.
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