Lochan na h-Achlaise, Ben Nevis and Glen Coe National Scenic Area

Name: Lochan na h-Achlaise
Address: Ben Nevis and Glen Coe National Scenic Area, United Kingdom

#18 among attractions in Ben Nevis and Glen Coe National Scenic Area

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Lochan na h-Achlaise in Scottish Loch of the Armpit, is an irregular shaped, somewhat triangular or heart shaped, freshwater loch on Rannoch Moor, Argyll and Bute in the Scottish West Highlands, within the Highland council area of Scotland. ()

Coordinates: 56°36'13"N, 4°46'3"W

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Ben Nevis and Glen Coe National Scenic Area United Kingdom

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Lochan na h-Achlaise – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Buachaille Etive Mòr, West Highland Way, Glencoe Ski area, Stob Ghabhar.

5.8 miNW
Climbing
Buachaille Etive Mòr
149 min walk • Buachaille Etive Mòr, an iconic mountain located in the Highlands of Scotland, is a revered climbing spot that commands the respect and admiration of mountaineers from around the world. Known colloquially as "The Buachaille," this pyramidal peak forms part of the...
7.5 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
West Highland Way
191 min walk • The West Highland Way is a renowned long-distance hiking trail that traverses the scenic landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. Established in 1980, this 154-kilometer (96-mile) path offers adventurers an opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of...
3 miNW
Winter sport, Ski area
Glencoe Ski area
76 min walk • Nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, the Glencoe Ski Area stands as Scotland's oldest ski destination and a magnet for snow sports enthusiasts. Established in 1956, this ski area is renowned for its rugged natural beauty and offers a...
5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Stob Ghabhar
128 min walk • Stob Ghabhar is a Scottish mountain nine kilometres north west of Bridge of Orchy. It is part of the Black Mount group of mountains and stands on the border of the Argyll and Bute and Highland council areas.
5.1 miW
Mountain
Beinn Mhic Chasgaig, Ben Nevis and Glen Coe National Scenic Area
129 min walk • Beinn Mhic Chasgaig is a mountain in the Grampian Mountains of Scotland. It lies near the head of Glen Etive in Highland. A steep and craggy peak, it is surrounded by high Munros and provides a very steep and challenging climb to its summit.
3.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Stob a' Choire Odhair
87 min walk • Stob a' Choire Odhair is a Scottish mountain situated eight kilometres north west of Bridge of Orchy on the border of the Argyll and Bute and Highland council areas.
3.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Meall a' Bhùiridh
84 min walk • Meall a' Bhùiridh is a mountain on the edge of Rannoch Moor in the Highlands of Scotland. It lies near the top of Glen Coe and Glen Etive, overlooking the Kings House Hotel inn and the A82 road. The Glencoe Ski area is located on the northern slopes of the peak.
5.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Beinn a' Chreachain
139 min walk • Beinn a' Chreachain is a Scottish mountain, with a conical top, to the north-west of Loch Lyon.
6.2 miNE
Mountain
Stob na Cruaiche, Ben Nevis and Glen Coe National Scenic Area
159 min walk • Stob na Cruaiche is a hill in the Grampian Mountains, Scotland. It lies on the border of Highland and Perthshire, on the northern edge of Rannoch...
3.3 miSE
Forts and castles
Achallader Castle
84 min walk • Achallader Castle is a ruined 16th-century tower house under the shadow of Beinn Achaladair, about 3.5 miles north of Bridge of Orchy, Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
7.1 miSW
Lake
Loch Dochard, Ben Nevis and Glen Coe National Scenic Area
182 min walk • Loch Dochard is an upland freshwater loch lying approximately 6 km west of Bridge of Orchy in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands. The loch has an irregular shape with a perimeter of 3 km. It is approximately 1.06 km long, has an average depth of 3.7 m and is 13 m at its deepest.