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This long sea loch is about 40 miles in length running from the Clyde Estuary into the heart of Argyllshire where Glen Fyne is crossed by the River Fyne is one of the best known sea loch in Scotland.
The loch starts beyond Inveraray in the north to the Sound of Bute and has excellent fishing facilities.
Some of the finest scenery can be seen near Cairndow with its great inn and with the mountains of Beinn Bhuidhe at 3,106ft, Binnein an Fhidlier at 2,658ft and Beinn an Lochain at 3,021ft overlooking its water.
A picturesque road leads climbs through Glen Kinglas and descends past the Rest and be Thankful to Glen Croe and the head of Long Long at Arrochar.
Loch Fyne - fionn (white, pure, holy)
- Type:
- Landmark