Loch Sloy Dam

Loch Sloy Dam is a dam in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland. Loch Sloy Dam is situated near the peak Ben Vorlich, as well as near Ben Vane - Beinn Dubh.

Type: Dam
Description: architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
Also known as: “Loch Sloy Dam, Sloy Awe Hydro Electric Scheme”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Ben Vorlich and Ben Vane.

Ben Vorlich

Peak

Photo: Alan White, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Ben Vorlich is a mountain in the Arrochar Alps of Argyll, in the Southern Highlands of Scotland. It reaches 943 metres, making it a Munro. It lies between Loch Lomond and Loch Sloy.

Ben Vane

Peak

Photo: Graham Lewis, CC BY 2.0.

Ben Vane is a mountain in the Arrochar Alps of Argyll, in the Southern Highlands of Scotland. It reaches 915 metres, making it a Munro. It lies between Beinn Ìme and Ben Vorlich.

Loch Sloy

Lake

Photo: wfmillar, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Loch Sloy is a lake.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Inveruglas and Ardlui.

Inveruglas is a hamlet on the west shore of Loch Lomond, fairly near the north end of the loch and is within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Inveruglas is situated 2 miles southeast of Loch Sloy Dam.

Ardlui

Hamlet

Photo: AlasdairW, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Tarbet is a village on Loch Lomond in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Arrochar is a village two miles west, on Loch Long. Tarbet and Arrochar are good bases for exploring the west bank of Loch Lomond, but they're far from peaceful. Ardlui is situated 3½ miles northeast of Loch Sloy Dam.

Inversnaid

Hamlet

Photo: Richard Webb, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Inversnaid is a small rural community on the east bank of Loch Lomond in Scotland, near the north end of the loch. It has a pier and a hotel, and the West Highland Way passes through the area. Inversnaid is situated 3½ miles east of Loch Sloy Dam.

Loch Sloy Dam

Location: Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude

56.26166° or 56° 15′ 42″ north

Longitude

-4.76343° or 4° 45′ 48″ west

Open location code

9C8Q766P+MJ

OpenStreetMap ID

way 110471954

OpenStreetMap feature

waterway=dam

Wikidata ID

Q17771994

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Ben Vane - Beinn Dubh and Dubh Chnoc.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Coiregrogain and Sloy Switching Station.

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