Oban
Oban is a wilderness hut in Highland Council, Scotland. Oban is situated nearby to the islet Eilean nan Reithan, as well as near the peak An Stac.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include An Stac and Bidein a’ Chabair.
Bidein a’ Chabair
Peak
Photo: Tony Kinghorn, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Bidein a' Chabair is a mountain in the Knoydart peninsula, Lochaber, on the west coast of Scotland. It is part of the Northwest Highlands. A conical peak, it lies in one of the most remote and rugged corners of Scotland. The nearest town is Fort William. Bidein a’ Chabair is situated 2½ miles northeast of Oban.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tarbet and Glenfinnan.
Tarbet
Hamlet
Photo: AlastairG, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Tarbet is a place on the south shore of Loch Nevis in Scotland, about 6 miles east of Mallaig. The name 'tarbet' refers to a portage or isthmus, in this case it is between Loch Nevis and Loch Morar. Tarbet is situated 4½ miles west of Oban.
Glenfinnan
Photo: AlasdairW, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Glenfinnan is a village in the Western Highlands of Scotland, between Fort William and Mallaig. Standing at the head of Loch Shiel, it's famous as the place where "Bonnie Prince Charlie" launched his 1745 Jacobite rebellion.
Oban
- Type: Wilderness hut
- Categories: building, tourism, hut, and accommodation
- Location: Highland Council, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
56.95198° or 56° 57′ 7″ northLongitude
-5.51519° or 5° 30′ 55″ westOperator
Mountain Bothies AssociationOpen location code
9C8PXF2M+QWOpenStreetMap ID
way 446432765OpenStreetMap feature
building=hutOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=wilderness_hut
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Highlights include Eilean nan Reithan and Kinlochmorar.
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