Loch Achtriochtan or Loch Trychardan is a small shallow freshwater loch located to the east of Glencoe village in Lochaber in the Scottish Highlands.[1] It is now under the care of the National Trust for Scotland. During the 18th century, the loch flooded and nearby inhabitants had to abandon the area.

Loch Achtriochtan
A lake with a wide stream flowing towards the camera, and steep mountainsides
Loch Achtriochtan is located in Lochaber
Loch Achtriochtan
Loch Achtriochtan
Location in Lochaber
LocationNear Glencoe, Highland, Scotland
Coordinates56°39′55″N 5°02′01″W / 56.6654°N 5.0336°W / 56.6654; -5.0336
TypeFreshwater loch
Primary inflowsRiver Coe
Primary outflowsRiver Coe
Catchment area2,576 hectares (6,370 acres)
Max. length0.32 km (0.20 mi)
Max. width0.28 km (0.17 mi)
Surface area15 ha (37 acres)[1]
Average depth15.7 ft (4.8 m)[1]
Water volume24,060,518.1 cu ft (681,318.00 m3)[1]
Shore length12 km (1.2 mi) [1]
Surface elevation86 m (282 ft)[1]
Islands0
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Topography

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Loch Achtriochtan is a small fresh water lochan in Glencoe, fed by the River Coe, which eventually flows into Loch Leven at Invercoe. To the south of the Loch is Achnambeithach Cottage, accessible from the A82 road. To the north, there are the mountains Sgorr nam Fiannaidh and Stob Coire Leith and, to the south, the Three Sisters. Loch Actriochtan sits about three miles from Glencoe village.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Loch Achtriochtan". Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. Scotland and Northern Ireland Forum for Environmental Research (SNIFFER). Retrieved 6 August 2022.

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