Bealach Loch Lonachan

No. 93 of 319 in the Cuillin Hills, No. 52 for hikes. Nature, 5.2 km from Broadford, just outside the Cuillin Hills National Scenic Area.

A low mountain pass, or bealach, named after Loch Lonachan, sitting at 160 metres in the Cuillin Hills.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

Facts

Height
160 mOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-31
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.50 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Camping SkyeStay, in Broadford, just outside the parkCamping
wild campingStay, 1.8 km from Torrin, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Gastain Broadford, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Amy's Place Tea Roomin Torrin, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Cafe Siain Broadford, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Gabbro Barin Broadford, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Meg Millerin TorrinArt and galleries

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