Lochgoilhead
in Argyll and Bute of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
56.170 and -4.901 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 56° 10' 12" and W -4° 54' 2"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:35 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:07 am and 9:24 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-05-12 08:29:37

Discover Lochgoilhead

Lochgoilhead in Argyll and Bute (Scotland) is a place in United Kingdom about 376 mi (or 605 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Lochgoilhead is now 01:35 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports near Lochgoilhead, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Glasgow International Airport in a distance of 27 mi (or 44 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We encountered 2 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Greenock, Dumbarton, Lochgilphead, Paisley and Irvine. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 57 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 90%
Air Pressure 1003 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 97% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Tuesday, 14th of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 15th of May 2024

16°C (60 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 16th of May 2024

14°C (58 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Cairndow Stagecoach Inn

Address
6,1 mi
Cairndow
PA26 8BN Cairndow
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:30 - 23:00
Weekend: 7:30 - 23:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

DJI Phantom 2 - Lochgoilhead - Scotland

Published: April 20, 2014
Length: 50:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Phantom

Lochgoilhead April 2014.


Harley-Davidson Clyde Valley ride out of Lochgoilhead

Published: June 04, 2011
Length: 29:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Leonard Gow

4th June 2011 Clyde Valley Harley Owners Group start their ride out from Lochgoilhead village to Dunoon, Glendarual and the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll, Scotland. It was expected that there was...


Shoreside self catering holiday home in Lochgoilhead, Argyll

Published: June 03, 2011
Length: 03:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Leonard Gow

4 bedroom modern self catering holiday home in Lochgoilhead village, Argyll. Sleep up to 8. Loch and mountains views. Bookable via www.lochgoilheadholidays.com.


Bowater Cottage at Lochgoilhead

Published: March 21, 2015
Length: 45:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lochgoilhead Holidays

One bedroom cottage overlooking Loch Goil in the Loch Lomond National Park. Sleep 2 guests. Pet welcome. A comfortable base to explore this beautiful area.


Lochgoilhead from the Duke'sPath

Published: April 05, 2015
Length: 00:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lochgoilhead Holidays

Easter Sunday morning on the Duke's Path above Lochgoilhead. Thank you to the migrating swans for adding the soundtrack. It's moments like this that capture the magic of the village.


Lochgoilhead in Argyll on a summer morning

Published: July 02, 2011
Length: 00:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Leonard Gow

There is never a bad view from the Dukes Pass walk above the village - but catch it on a summers morning and it is truly memorable.


Steeple Hill, Lochgoilhead - sitting enjoying the view

Published: June 29, 2011
Length: 31:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Leonard Gow

After the hike up Steeple Hill overlooking Lochgoilhead the reward surely has to be just sitting back and taking in the view. With the falcons circling overhead it just adds to the wild feel...


Steeple Hill over Lochgoilhead in Argyll

Published: June 28, 2011
Length: 21:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Leonard Gow

Early June morning view from Steeple Hill above Lochgoilhead village. Wonderful views down Loch Goil. 390m with little or no path. Can be muddy so you need boots. Are those Peregrine Falcons...


Winter evening in Lochgoilhead Argyll

Published: June 01, 2011
Length: 51:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Leonard Gow

No matter the time of year Lochgoilhead throws up some beautiful sights. The low cloud across the hills on a still winter evening can be enjoyed by everyone. Cottages and holidays homes available...


Westering Cottage in Lochgoilhead

Published: March 26, 2015
Length: 03:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lochgoilhead Holidays

A 2 bedroom self-cater cottage with a patio right at the edge of Loch Goil. Steps away from The Goil and the Shore House Inn.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Lochgoilhead

Lochgoilhead (Scottish Gaelic: Ceann Loch Goibhle) is a small village of some 300-400 people in the Scottish Highlands in Argyll, Scotland. The main employment spheres include tourism, agriculture, and forestry. There are two outdoor education centres in the village, The Lochgoilhead National Activity Centre and Ardroy Outdoor Education Centre. Tourism more than doubles the village population during the summer months. Two single-track roads both lead in and out of the village.

Located at 56.1719, -4.90778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Argyll and Bute, 1949 in Scotland

Loch Goil

Loch Goil is a small sea loch in Scotland. It is an arm of Loch Long. The village of Lochgoilhead stands at its head. Located in the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, Lochgoilhead sits at the head of Loch Goil, a fjord type sea loch. Only an hour from the Erskine Bridge, Glasgow Airport the M8 and Glasgow. The village is accessed from the Rest & Be Thankful pass by way of a 6 miles single-track road.

Located at 56.131, -4.896 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sea lochs of Scotland

Ben Donich

Ben Donich or Beinn Dòmhnaich is a mountain located in the Arrochar Alps, near Loch Goil in Argyll and Bute. It is a Corbett and part of the Ardgoil range with its sister The Brack. Ben Donich's nearest town is Lochgoilhead. At 847 metres Ben Donich, is the highest mountain on the Ardgoil peninsula. It is a fairly extensive mountain, essentially a square pyramid with its summit at the centre of four ridges.

Located at 56.1978, -4.87389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Corbetts, Mountains and hills of the Southern Highlands, Marilyns of Scotland, Mountains and hills of Argyll and Bute

Tom nan Gamhna

Tom nan Gamhna is a mountain within the Ardgoil Peninsula and Arrochar Alps near Lochgoilhead in Argyll. The Mountain reaches a height of 389m.

Located at 56.1658, -4.87667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains and hills of Argyll and Bute

The Steeple (Lochgoilhead)

The Steeple is a small Mountain in the Ardgoil Peninsula and Arrochar Alps behind the village of Lochgoilhead within Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. The peak reaches a height of 390m.

Located at 56.1675, -4.88333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains and hills of Argyll and Bute

Cruach nam Miseag

Cruach nam Miseag is a mountain near Lochgoilhead within the Arrochar Alps, Scotland. It reaches a height of 606 m (1989 ft). It is located at NS182981.

Located at 56.1414, -4.925 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains and hills of Argyll and Bute


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Lochgoilhead