Directions
On foot only - two main routes: Steep path from the Falls of Cruachan Railway Station 200 metres along the road from the Cruachan Power Station Visitor Centre, or the 'easy' alternative walk from Loch Awe village and along the 3 miles road which leads to the dam. For the 'easy' route park in the small car park off St Conan's road in Loch Awe village. For the steep route, park at the Visitor centre. Train station at Falls of Cruachan and bus stops on the Oban to Glasgow (via Dalmally) bus services from West Coast Motors and CitylinkCoordinates
OS Grid
NN 07897 26760
DD
56.393940, -5.113986
DMS
56°23'38.2"N 5°06'50.3"W
UTM
30V 369510 6251930
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