Why this stop matters
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Quiet southern Loch Lochy stop with linear and finger berths, formal long-term moorings and good boater facilities. One of Leg C’s most natural scenic overnights.
Scottish Canals lists parking, showers/toilets, refuse and 16A electricity. Annual/summer/winter rates are published and the canal facilities guide adds laundry. The Gairlochy pontoon has been replaced through recent mooring investment. The hamlet is tiny and Scottish Canals notes there are no immediate cafés/restaurants.
At a glance
What a cruiser needs to know
Field verification still required
Confirm visitor versus long-term berth allocation, drinking water availability, temporary 1-8 week unattended stay, security, power policy and boat checks. Confirm no practical public launch/lift locally. Assess whether lack of provisions limits this to one scenic overnight.
Primary source
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