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Loch Linnhe Beach

(Underwater Centre Pier Beach, Fort William Beach)

Highland, Scotland


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Loch Linnhe Beach is a scenic shingle beach area located near Fort William, at the foot of Ben Nevis, with a long pier stretching out into Loch Linnhe. .

Fort William lies at the foot of Ben Nevis, in a scenic location on the banks of Loch Linnhe, a tidal sea loch. To the north of the town, near the railway station and a large supermarket, the Underwater Centre is a subsea training and trials facility. A pier stretches out into the loch here and to the left of the pier, as you face the loch, lies a small shingle beach with views down Loch Linnhe and of the surrounding hills and mountains.

Behind the beach stand the remains of the Old Fort, which gave the town its name. A couple of information boards tell something of the history of this site, which played an important role during the tragic history of the Jacobite uprisings.

The waters of Loch Linnhe are enjoyed by all kinds of watersport enthusiasts. Visitors can try open water swimming, with or without a wetsuit, or engage in fishing for species such as Pollock, mackerel, and conger eel.

Harbour Estuary Shingle

Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 100%
Max temperature 15°C
feels like 15°C
Wind 10mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 97%
Min temperature 9°C
feels like 10°C
Wind 9mph

The tide at Loch Linnhe Beach is currently low. High tide will be at approximately 9:03 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 3:45 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Loch Linnhe Beach

Things to do and see in the area

West Highland Museum (0.3 miles)
Up and Doon Guided Walks (0.5 miles)
Crannog Cruises (0.9 miles)
1 Day Tours Scotland - Private Tour (1.1 miles)
Kirkhope Mountaineering (1.2 miles)
Lochaber Guides - Private Day Tours (1.3 miles)
Abacus Mountain Guides - Day Tours (1.5 miles)
West Coast Mountain Guides (1.6 miles)
Rockhopper Sea Kayaking - Day Tours (2.2 miles)
Ben Nevis (3.2 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: An Gearasdan (Fort William)

Location type: Town

OS Grid: NN103743

Coordinates: 56°49'18"N 5°6'30"W

Mapcode: GBR FBRP.JSH

What 3 Words: simulates.coast.defend

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

Country: Scotland

Local Authority: Highland

Nearest postcode: PH33 6FF

(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)

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