Fort Augustus Locks
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DnRseekers
N 57° 08.705 W 004° 40.850
30V E 398297 N 6334788
Nestled in the Scottish Highlands is the famous Loch Ness. Flowing into Loch Ness at Fort Augustus is the Caledonian Canal, which is served by the Fort Augustus Locks.
Waymark Code: WMMCC9
Location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/30/2014
Views: 3
The Caledonian Canal connects the east coast of Scotland with the west coast. Several scenic lochs lie in between these two coasts, and are connected by the Caledonian Canal. Fort Augustus is the home of Loch Ness, and Loch Ness is the home of one of Scotland’s most infamous characters, “Nessie” the Loch Ness Monster.
Waterway Name: The Caledonian Canal
Connected Points:
Loch Ness to the Kytra reach
Type: Lock
Date Opened: 01/01/1820
Elevation Difference (meters): 12.00
Site Status: Operational
Date Closed (if applicable): Not listed
Web Site: Not listed
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