Torr an Tuirc
Torr an Tuirc is a hill in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland and has an elevation of 548 feet. Torr an Tuirc is situated nearby to the village Kilmore, as well as near the suburb Glencruitten.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Oban and Connel.
Oban
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Oban is a town in Argyll and Bute on the northwest coast of Scotland. It's a transport hub and most visitors are passing through on the way to the Hebrides, only staying overnight if ferry / train schedules make that necessary; conversely, Hebrideans come here for shopping and other necessities.
Connel
Village
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Connel is a village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is situated on the southern shore of Loch Etive. The Lusragan Burn flows through the village and into the loch. Connel is situated 4 miles north of Torr an Tuirc.
Falls of Lora
Locality
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The Falls of Lora is a tidal race which forms at the mouth of Loch Etive when a particularly high tide runs out from the loch. They form white water rapids for two to five days either side of the spring tides. Falls of Lora is situated 4 miles north of Torr an Tuirc.
Torr an Tuirc
- Type: Hill with an elevation of 548 feet
- Category: landform
- Location: Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
56.39699° or 56° 23′ 49″ northLongitude
-5.38216° or 5° 22′ 56″ westElevation
548 feet (167 metres)Open location code
9C8P9JW9+Q4GeoNames ID
12617196
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