River Lochy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids River Lochy |
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The Lochy near Gairlochy
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 Location of the mouth within Lochaber
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| Country | Scotland |
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| Main source | Loch Lochy |
| River mouth | Loch Linnhe 0 m (0 ft) 56°49′36″N 5°06′00″W / 56.82670°N 5.09990°W |
The River Lochy is a river in the West Highlands of Scotland. It flows from Loch Lochy towards the southwest. The river ends its journey at Loch Linnhe. This is near the town of Fort William. The River Lochy is part of the famous Great Glen.
Exploring the River Lochy
The River Lochy starts at the southern end of Loch Lochy. It then flows for about 10 kilometers (6 miles). The river travels through a beautiful part of Scotland. It eventually reaches Loch Linnhe, a sea loch.
River Friends: Tributaries
The River Lochy has two main "friends" that join it. These are called tributaries. A tributary is a smaller river or stream. It flows into a larger river.
One tributary is the River Arkaig. This short river brings water from Loch Arkaig. It flows into Loch Lochy, which then feeds the River Lochy.
The other main tributary is the River Spean. This river joins the Lochy on its left side. This meeting point is near a place called Gairlochy.
Crossing the River: Bridges
Several bridges help people and vehicles cross the River Lochy. One important crossing is the Victoria Bridge. It is also known as the Lochy Bridge. This bridge carries the A830 road. It is located just northeast of Fort William.
Another road, the B8004 road, crosses the river too. This bridge is found east of Gairlochy.
There is also a special bridge for both trains and walkers. It is about 500 meters downstream from Victoria Bridge. This bridge carries the West Highland Line. This train line connects Fort William to Mallaig. It also carries the Great Glen Way. This is a popular long-distance walking path.
