Ardtoe

Ardtoe is a place on the coast of , Lochaber, in the Highland council area of Scotland. It has sandy beaches with views to the island of .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Riska Island.

Islet
is an islet, which is situated 2½ miles northeast of Ardtoe.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kentra and Acharacle.

Hamlet
is a hamlet overlooking the east coast of Bay, on the north east end of the peninsula near , . It is in the council area of Highland. is situated 2 miles southeast of Ardtoe.

Village
is a village on the landward end of the peninsula in the , at the foot of . The ford referred to in the name spans the , and, according to legend, was the site of a battle between Somerled and a Norwegian warrior named Torquil. is situated 3½ miles southeast of Ardtoe.

Hamlet
is a remote hamlet, situated on the northcoast of the peninsula, and is in the council area of Highland. is situated 4½ miles west of Ardtoe.

Ardtoe

Latitude
56.76806° or 56° 46′ 5″ north
Longitude
-5.88236° or 5° 52′ 57″ west
Elevation
52 feet (16 metres)
Open location code
9C8PQ499+63
Open­Street­Map ID
node 8388595937
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
2657111
Wiki­data ID
Q2413705
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In Other Languages

From Basque to Scottish Gaelic—“Ardtoe” goes by many names.
  • Basque: Ardtoe
  • Dutch: Ardtoe
  • Irish: Àird Tobha
  • Irish: Àird Tògha
  • Scottish Gaelic: Àird Tobha

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Newton of Ardtoe and Aonach.

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Highlights include Eilean Dhonuill and Creag nam Fitheach.

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