Introduction

This evening, I am posting information on Loch Linnhe (pronounced ‘Linnee’) which is located in the Highlands of Scotland.

Information on Loch Linnhe

The loch sits on a S.W./N.E  alignment between Fort William and the Isle of Mull. Total length is about 50km/31 miles. Narrowest point is at the Corran Narrows across which a regular ferry service operates. North of Corran the loch is about 2km/1.2miles wide whereas the southern section of the loch is much wider. In the south the loch opens into the Firth of Lorn (estuary) and the Atlantic Ocean. In this southern section can be found Castle Stalker, Dunstaffnage Castle and Dunollie Castle.

Video clip of Loch Linnhe

Most population and activity is on the eastern side of the loch, moving up from Oban through Connel, Portnacroish, Onich to Fort William. Also accessible is Port Appin and Lismore (island). At the southern tip is the popular island of Mull.

The western side of the loch is far quieter with low population. An interesting and worthwhile trip is across from east to west on the Corran Ferry. On arrival drive north up the west coast following a single track road. Subject to weather conditions, superb views (and photo opps) of Fort William and Ben Nevis can be obtained. Ben Nevis is Britain’s tallest mountain reaching a height of 4413 feet.

More information

Please refer Visitors’ Guide to Scotland for more information on the Scottish Highlands and islands plus much more. ISBN is 978-1-9161332-0-4. Also available via Kindle.