Loch A'an, Cairngorms National Park

Name: Loch A'an
Address: Cairngorms National Park, United Kingdom

#73 among attractions in Cairngorms National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Loch A'an is a remote freshwater loch set deep within the central Cairngorms plateau, in the Cairngorms National Park, located in the eastern Highlands of Scotland. Loch A'an, also called Loch Avon, is the source of the River Avon. Loch A'an is oriented southwest–northeast and is bounded on three sides by precipitous mountains, cliffs and crags, with the North-East opening out to provide an outflow for the river through Glen Avon. ()

Length: 2.98 miWidth: 951 ftMaximum depth: 101 ftElevation: 2375 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 57°6'10"N, 3°37'41"W

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Loch A'an – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Loch Morlich, Ben Macdui, Cairngorms, Cairn Gorm.

5.2 miNW
Beach, Park, Outdoor activities
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Towering peak with trails to the summit
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Nature, Mountain
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cairn Gorm, Cairngorms National Park
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Climbing
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Beinn a' Chaorainn, Cairngorms National Park
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bynack More, Cairngorms National Park
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
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