Glen Orchy

Glen Orchy (Scottish Gaelic: Gleann Urchaidh) is a glen in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It runs from Bridge of Orchy to Dalmally.

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Beinn Udlaidh

Beinn Udlaidh (840 m) is a mountain in the Grampian Mountains, Scotland. It is located near the village of Tyndrum in Argyll and Bute. The mountain has a plateaued summit, which has been scarred by corries on its northern side. Also on its northern side, a quartzite dyke descends from the summit ridge all the way down to Glen Orchy.

Bridge of Orchy

Bridge of Orchy (Scottish Gaelic: Drochaid Urchaidh) is a village in Glen Orchy in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is named after the crossing over the River Orchy, which was constructed by British Army during the pacification of the Highland Clans following the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Military roads were built between the Scottish Lowlands and Highlands of northern Scotland to facilitate the speedy movement of Crown forces. The village, which is dated to 1751, is on the A82 road. The nearby Bridge of Orchy railway station opened on the West Highland Line in 1894. The 96 mi (154 km) West Highland Way long-distance trail runs through the village. Nearby prominent peaks include the munros Beinn Dorain and Beinn an Dòthaidh. The River Orchy is one of the finest white-water rivers in the United Kingdom.

Bridge of Orchy railway station

Bridge of Orchy railway station is a railway station in the village of Bridge of Orchy in the west of Scotland. The station is on the West Highland Line, between Rannoch and Upper Tyndrum, 48 miles 68 chains (78.6 km) from Craigendoran Junction, near Helensburgh. ScotRail manage the station and operate most services, with others provided by Caledonian Sleeper.

Beinn Mhic-Mhonaidh

Beinn Mhic-Mhonaidh (796 m) is a mountain in the Grampian Mountains of Scotland, west of Glen Orchy in Argyll and Bute. Climbs usually start from the Eas Urchaidh waterfall in Glen Orchy. The peak has forested lower slopes and provides superb views from its summit.

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