Lochan a‘ Chriathraich

Lochan a‘ Chriathraich is in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland. Lochan a‘ Chriathraich is situated nearby to the peak Meall an Fhithich, as well as near the archaeological site Crannog.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Pass of Brander and Falls of Cruachan railway station.

Pass of Brander

Mountain saddle

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The Pass of Brander is a mountain pass in the Highlands of Scotland, where the main railway and road to Oban makes its way between Cruachan, a 3,689-foot mountain, and Loch Awe.

Falls of Cruachan railway station

Railway station

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Falls of Cruachan railway station is a railway station located at the foot of Ben Cruachan in Scotland. This station is on the Oban branch of the West Highland Line, originally part of the Callander and Oban Railway. Falls of Cruachan railway station is situated 1½ miles east of Lochan a‘ Chriathraich.

Ben Cruachan

Peak

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Ben Cruachan is a mountain that rises to 1,126 metres, the highest in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It gives its name to the Cruachan Dam, a pumped-storage hydroelectric power station located in a cavern inside the mountain. Ben Cruachan is situated 2½ miles north of Lochan a‘ Chriathraich.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ardanaiseig and Kilchrenan.

Ardanaiseig

Hamlet

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Ardanaiseig is a settlement on Loch Awe, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Loch Awe is one of Scotland's longest freshwater lochs. The Ardanaiseig Hotel, a historic country house, has been converted into a luxury hotel. Ardanaiseig is situated 2½ miles southeast of Lochan a‘ Chriathraich.

Kilchrenan

Hamlet

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Kilchrenan is a small village in the Argyll and Bute area of Scotland. Kilchrenan is located near to the end of the B845 road, about 1 mile inland from Loch Awe. Kilchrenan is situated 3 miles southwest of Lochan a‘ Chriathraich.