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.

An Stac

Peak

Photo: wfmillar, CC BY-SA 2.0.

An Stac is a peak.

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
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Latitude

56.95198° or 56° 57′ 7″ north

Longitude

-5.51519° or 5° 30′ 55″ west

Operator

Mountain Bothies Association

Open location code

9C8PXF2M+QW

OpenStreetMap ID

way 446432765

OpenStreetMap feature

building=hut

OpenStreetMap feature

tourism=wilderness_hut

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Eilean nan Reithan and Kinlochmorar.

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