Dubh Loch
Dubh Loch is in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland. Dubh Loch is situated nearby to Gleann Loch, as well as near the peak Cruach nan Cuilean.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Gleann Loch and Kilduskland Reservoir.
Gleann Loch
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The loch runs south west to north east and is an impounding reservoir located to the west of Lochgilphead, Scotland. It is one of a number of lochs supplying water to the Crinan Canal. Gleann Loch is situated 1,200 feet east of Dubh Loch.
Kilduskland Reservoir
Reservoir
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Kilduskland Reservoir is of the impounding variety and is located 2 kilometres west of Ardrishaig, supplying the village with its water supply. The concrete dam is 9 metres high and it was completed in 1906. Kilduskland Reservoir is situated 1½ miles southeast of Dubh Loch.
Daill Loch
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Daill Loch is an impounding reservoir located 5 kilometres west north west of Lochgilphead and 1.5 kilometres south of the Crinan Canal. It is one of a number of lochs supplying water to the canal. The earthen dam is 8.1 metres high and was completed in 1930. Daill Loch is situated 1¼ miles north of Dubh Loch.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Achnamara and Cairnbaan.
Achnamara
Village
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Achnamara is a village in the Scottish council area of Argyll and Bute. Its location is approximately 56°1' N 5°34' W. Achnamara means 'field by the sea'. Achnamara is situated 2 miles west of Dubh Loch.
Cairnbaan
Village
Cairnbaan is a village situated on the Crinan Canal, in Argyll and Bute, western Scotland. Cairnbaan is about halfway between Ardrishaig on Loch Gilp at the canal's eastern end and Crinan on the Sound of Jura to the west. Cairnbaan is situated 2½ miles northeast of Dubh Loch.
Ardrishaig
Village
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Ardrishaig is a coastal village on Loch Gilp, at the southern entrance to the Crinan Canal in Argyll and Bute in the west of Scotland. It lies immediately to the south of Lochgilphead, with the nearest larger town being Oban. Ardrishaig is situated 3 miles southeast of Dubh Loch.
Dubh Loch
Latitude
56.03318° or 56° 1′ 59″ northLongitude
-5.51654° or 5° 30′ 60″ westOpen location code
9C8P2FMM+79OpenStreetMap ID
way 200362916OpenStreetMap feature
natural=water
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