Loch Fada (Colonsay)
Appearance
Loch Fada | |
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Long Lake | |
![]() Middle Loch Fada showing the mountainous south-eastern shore | |
Location | Colonsay, Scotland |
Coordinates | 56°04′53″N 6°12′20″W / 56.08147°N 6.20556°W |
Type | loch |
Loch Fada (English: Long Lake) is a loch located on the Inner Hebridean island of Colonsay, Scotland. It extends between Kiloran and Lower Kilchattan approximately 3 km (1.9 mi) and is the largest loch on Colonsay. It is located at grid reference NR385955
The loch consists of a string of three lochs and is a Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
Association
The Royal Navy frigate HMS Loch Fada was named after the loch.
External links
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