Kinlochleven Hydroelectric Scheme and Former Aluminium Smelter, Blackwater Dam, Including Control Tower. Excluding Aqueduct to West

No. 98 of 492 in Ben Nevis and Glen Coe, No. 16 for history. History, 6.3 km from Kinlochleven, just outside Ben Nevis and Glen Coe National Scenic Area.

A Category A listed dam with its control tower, part of the hydroelectric scheme that served the former aluminium smelter at Kinlochleven.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

Facts

Heritage
Category A listedHistoric Environment Scotland, designations, checked 2026-10-31
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.60 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Blackrock CottageStay, 14 km from Bridge of OrchyHikes and fells
Chiarain BothyStay, 10 km from Kinlochleven, just outside the parkHikes and fells
LagangarbhStay, 6.9 km from KinlochlevenHikes and fells
Blackwater CampsiteStay, in KinlochlevenCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Bothy Barin KinlochlevenFood and pubs
The Way Inn10 km from KinlochlevenFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Aches &Gains Gymin KinlochlevenRainy day
Aluminium Storyin KinlochlevenHistory and heritage

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