Loch Eilt

#3114 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake, Cemetery

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Loch Eilt is a freshwater loch in Lochaber, in the West Highlands of Scotland. It is between the villages of Glenfinnan and Lochailort, 30 km west of Fort William. The A830 road runs along the north shore, while the West Highland Line railway follows the south shore. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.69 mi²Length: 3.11 miWidth: 1640 ftElevation: 95 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 56°52'49"N, 5°35'36"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Loch Morar, Loch nan Uamh Viaduct, Sgùrr Ghiubhsachain, Rois-bheinn.

6.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Loch Morar
158 min walk • Loch Morar is a freshwater loch in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. It is the fifth-largest loch by surface area in Scotland, at 26.7 km², and the deepest freshwater body in the British Isles with a maximum depth of 310 m.
5.2 miW
Bridge
Loch nan Uamh Viaduct, Arisaig
134 min walk • The Loch nan Uamh Viaduct is a railway viaduct that carries the West Highland Line.
6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sgùrr Ghiubhsachain
152 min walk • Sgùrr Ghiubhsachain is a mountain in the Lochaber area in the west of Scotland. Its summit is the highest point in a group of mountains that stand south of Glenfinnan, to the south east of the northern part of Loch Shiel. It is considerably lower than the nearby Nevis range, but it is a long way from a public road.
4.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rois-bheinn
113 min walk • Rois-bheinn is the joint highest hill in the Scottish region of Moidart, a title it shares with its neighbour Beinn Odhar Bheag. The mountain may be climbed by its west ridge from the small village of Roshven, or from Inverailort to the north.
4.6 miW
Bridge
Arnabol Viaduct
117 min walk • The Arnabol Viaduct carries the West Highland Line over the Arnabol Burn.
4.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sgùrr an Utha and Fraoch-bheinn, Glenfinnan
125 min walk • Sgùrr an Utha and Fraoch-bheinn are two hills above Glenfinnan, in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. The two summits are joined by a summit ridge, which is 735 m above sea level at its lowest elevation. The glen of Glen Finnan itself lies just to the east.