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| country | Scotland | |
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| Residents | 810 (2016) | |
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Kinlochleven is a village in the Central Highlands of Scotland.
background
Kinlochleven is located at the end of the deeply inland Loch Leven fjord and was created as a small settlement at the mouth of the water-rich River Leven. The place grew into a small town with the aluminum smelter opened in 1907, which uses the topographical advantages of the place, deep-sea port for the delivery of bauxite and the mountainous terrain for the creation of a large reservoir, the Blackwater Reservoir for cheap electricity. Strongly characterized by uniform workers' settlements in row houses, surrounded by a great landscape, but not a particularly characterful place. Since the hut was closed in the 1980s, the place has relied heavily on tourism.
getting there
By plane
The closest airport is the Inverness Airport
(IATA: INV). Airports to be taken seriously are that Glasgow Airport(IATA: GLA) and the Edinburgh Airport(IATA: EDI), each about a three-hour drive away.
By train
The next train station that can be reached by bus is in Fort William.
By bus
Shiel Buses drive several times a day from Fort William (bus station) to Kinlochleven. The journey takes around 45 minutes and costs around 6 GBP one way (as of 2021).
In the street
Kinlochleven is supraregional from the A 82 tied up. From the south branches into Glencoe, from the north in North Ballachulish the B863 which runs along the banks of Loch Leven and opens up Kinlochleven.
By boat
Theoretically, ships with a greater draft could also navigate Loch Leven. The mooring facilities in Kinlochleven have been dismantled or decayed since the hut was closed. There is no scheduled shipping.
On foot
Kinlochleven is on West Highland Way and is usually a stage. The trail comes from the south over the Devils Staircase from the Rannoch Moor and leaves the place to the north along the foot of the Mamores.
Tourist Attractions
There are no classic sights in town. The remains of the ironworks and the massive pipes of the hydroelectric power station, which carry water from the higher-lying Blackwater Reservoir, are impressive.
activities
- 1 Ice Factor, Leven Rd, Kinlochleven PH50 4SF. Tel.: 441855831100. Climbing center in an old factory building of the aluminum smelter. A special feature is an icy wall, according to the company, the largest indoor ice wall in the world.
There are numerous hiking destinations in the area, from simple strolls to robust mountain tours for experienced and well-equipped hikers.
- 1 Gray Mares Tail, 100 meters in altitude, 2km to the 50 m high waterfall
- 2 Mamore Lodge 200 meters in altitude, 4 km including a waterfall
- 3 Blackwater Dam 1 km wide concrete heavy-weight wall that dams the River Leven high in the moor. 550 meters in altitude, 18 km largely on gravel roads, only the last part cross-country
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- 4 Ballachulish Slate Quarries abandoned quarry from which half of Scotland was supplied with roofing slate. Nearby promenade at Loch Leven. level, 2 km from Glencoe-Village
- 5 Aonach Eagach Ridge between Glencoe and Loch Leven. Demanding mountain hike with occasional climbing over two Munros. 15 km one way ending in Glencoe Village. With good weather some of the best that Scotland's mountains have to offer. But only for experienced mountain hikers
- 6 Devils Staircase Day's stage of the West Highland Way, 550 meters in altitude, 15 km one way, ending in Kingshouse
- 7 Mamores Mountain range in the north of Loch Leven with a total of 10 Munros, which can be hiked in various combinations
shop
- 1 Coop, Leven Road. Groceries, hikers' needs.Open: daily 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
There are various B & Bs, hostels, holiday apartments and camping options
health
Practical advice
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literature
Web links
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