Loch a’Chama

Loch a’Chama is in Western Isles, Scotland. Loch a’Chama is situated nearby to the peak Laibheal a‘ Deas, as well as near Laival a‘ Tuath.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mealista and Brenish.

Mealista

Locality

Photo: Peter Moore, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Mealista was a township in the west of the Isle of Lewis. It is currently largely uninhabited due to the Highland Clearances, which occurred there in 1838. The beach is a visitor attraction. Mealista is situated 2½ miles west of Loch a’Chama.

Brenish

Village

Photo: Buckbuchanan, Public domain.

Brenish is a small village situated on the west coast of the Isle of Lewis, which is part of the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Brenish is within the parish of Uig. The name of the village is sometimes spelt Breanish, however maps normally refer to Brenish. Brenish is situated 3 miles west of Loch a’Chama.

Ardroil

Village

Photo: Anne Burgess, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Ardroil is a village on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Ardroil is within the parish of Uig. Ardroil is situated 5 miles north of Loch a’Chama.

Loch a’Chama

Type: Body of water
Location: Western Isles, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude

58.10528° or 58° 6′ 19″ north

Longitude

-7.03894° or 7° 2′ 20″ west

Open location code

9CCJ4X46+4C

OpenStreetMap ID

way 292851814

OpenStreetMap feature

natural=water

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Laibheal a‘ Deas and Laival a‘ Tuath.

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