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Bridge of Orchy (Scottish Gaelic: Drochaid Urchaidh) is a village in Glen Orchy in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is named after the crossing over the River Orchy, which was constructed by British Army during the pacification of the Highland Clans following the Battle of Culloden in 1746.
Visitor information for Bridge Of Orchy including accommodation, things to do, attractions, events and food & drink. This village lies on the A82, the main thoroughfare which crosses the western side of the central Highlands.
Bridge of Orchy Hotel - Experience Highland hospitality in a luxurious 4* setting. A walkers paradise in the West Highland Way with 32 well-appointed rooms.
About. The perfect place to begin your adventure in Glen Orchy or just take a breath of fresh air and relax by the riverside. The car park and picnic area at Bridge of Orchy can be easily accessed from the A82 and by public transport.
Bridge of Orchy lies on the A82, the main road up the west side of the central highlands. For the motorist heading north it is little more than a small collection of mostly white buildings grouped around the Bridge of Orchy Hotel.
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From the graceful peak of Ben Lui just south of the village, to the familiar pyramid of Ben Dorain above Bridge of Orchy, this area has a score of Munros. To the west of Tyndrum is Dalmally and the beautiful head of Loch Awe.
Bridge of Orchy: With an ascent of 2,181 m, Bridge of Orchy to Inverlochy Castle has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Beinn Achaladair, Beinn a'Chreachain and Beinn Mhanach with 1,982 m of elevation gain.
Beinn Dòrain is one of the most instantly recognisable Munros in the southern Highlands, a huge conical peak that dominates the A82 when driving north from Tyndrum. Its ascent can easily be combined with neighbouring Beinn an Dòthaidh which has a fine outlook over Rannoch Moor.
