Cam Loch

#5158 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Cam Loch is one of a number of water supply sources for the Crinan Canal. The impounding reservoir lies to the south of the canal and about 3 kilometres west of Lochgilphead. It has an earthwork dam 8.5 metres high, with records showing that construction was before 1860. ()

Elevation: 768 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 56°1'57"N, 5°29'47"W

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ScotlandUnited Kingdom

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Cam Loch – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dunadd, Ballymeanoch, Crinan Canal, Loch A' Bharain.

3.7 miN
Archaeological site
Dunadd, Kilmartin
96 min walk • Dunadd is a hillfort in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, dating from the Iron Age and early medieval period and is believed to be the capital of the ancient kingdom of Dál Riata.
5.4 miN
Archaeological site, Ruins
Ballymeanoch, Kilmartin
139 min walk • Ballymeanoch is a complex of neolithic structures located in Kilmartin Glen, Scotland. It includes an avenue of two rows of standing stones with 4 and 2 stones each, a stone circle, and a henge with a small burial cairn.
2 miNE
Canal
Crinan Canal
52 min walk • The Crinan Canal between Crinan and Ardrishaig in Argyll and Bute in the west of Scotland is operated by Scottish Canals. The canal, which opened in 1801, takes its name from the village of Crinan at its western end.
2.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Loch A' Bharain, Crinan, Argyll
53 min walk • Loch A' Bharain is an impounding reservoir which sits directly on the north bank of the Crinan Canal beside lock No.9, 1.5 kilometres west of Cairnbaan, and is one of a number of reservoirs supplying water to the canal. The earthfill dam is 5.6 metres high and was constructed in...
5.2 miNW
Reportedly haunted, Forts and castles
Duntrune Castle, Crinan, Argyll
132 min walk • Duntrune Castle is located on the north side of Loch Crinan and across from the village of Crinan in Argyll, Scotland. It is thought to be the oldest continuously occupied castle on mainland Scotland. The castle is a category B listed building.
4.4 miW
Island
Eilean Loain
112 min walk • Eilean Loain is a small island in Loch Sween and one of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. It is about 2 kilometres west of the settlement of Kilmichael of Inverlussa in Knapdale and a similar distance southeast of the village of Tayvallich on the other side of the loch.
2.9 miE
Forts and castles, Reportedly haunted
Kilmory Castle
75 min walk • Kilmory Castle, also known as Kilmory House, is a large 19th century house located just to the south of Lochgilphead, in old county Argyll, on the west coast of Scotland. It is currently occupied by the headquarters of the Argyll and Bute Council.
2.3 miSE
Village
Ardrishaig
60 min walk • One of the main attractions in Ardrishaig is the Crinan Canal, a marvel of engineering and a gateway to the stunning Scottish Highlands. Visitors can take leisurely walks along the canal, marvel at the impressive lock gates, and even embark on a boat trip to soak in...