Daill Loch, Crinan, Argyll

Name: Daill Loch
Address: Crinan, Argyll, United Kingdom

#1 among attractions in Crinan, Argyll

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Daill Loch is an impounding reservoir located 5 kilometres west north west of Lochgilphead and 1.5 kilometres south of the Crinan Canal. It is one of a number of lochs supplying water to the canal. The earthen dam is 8.1 metres high and was completed in 1930. ()

Coordinates: 56°3'5"N, 5°30'44"W

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Crinan, Argyll United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Dunadd, Temple Wood, Ballymeanoch, Crinan Canal.

2.7 miNE
Archaeological site
Dunadd, Kilmartin
69 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 miN
Prehistoric site
Temple Wood, Kilmartin
129 min walk • Temple Wood is an ancient site located in Kilmartin Glen, near Kintyre, Argyll, Scotland. The site includes two circles. The southern circle contains a ring of 13 standing stones about 12 metres in diameter. In the past it may have had 22 stones.
4.2 miN
Archaeological site, Ruins
Ballymeanoch, Kilmartin
109 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.
1.6 miE
Canal
Crinan Canal
41 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.
1.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Cam Loch
37 min walk • 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.
1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Loch A' Bharain, Crinan, Argyll
25 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...
3.7 miNW
Reportedly haunted, Forts and castles
Duntrune Castle, Crinan, Argyll
96 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.
4.5 miSW
Island
Eilean Loain
116 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.
3.9 miSE
Forts and castles, Reportedly haunted
Kilmory Castle
101 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.
3.6 miSE
Village
Ardrishaig
93 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...