The River Orchy is a river that passes through the village of Dalmally, Argyll in the West Highlands of Scotland. It rises in the Black Mount Forest, and flows southerly, passing through Loch Tulla and Glen Orchy before reaching Loch Awe. The hills of Beinn Mhic-Mhonaidh, Beinn Udlaidh and Beinn Bhreac-liath are to the north and south; there are falls and islands within the river. Reachable by the A82 road, tourists partake in kayaking, whitewater rafting, and fishing. Recent gold mining exploration has occurred in one of the river's glens just outside the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
Kayaker surfing on a wave
Erosion potholes in bedrock
View down Glen Orchy with the River Orchy in foreground
Eas Urchaidh waterfall on the River Orchy
Loch Awe is a large body of freshwater in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands. It has also given its name to a village on its banks, variously known as Loch Awe or Lochawe. There are islands within the loch such as Innis Chonnell and Inishail.
Loch Awe, Argyll & Bute
"Hotel and Ben Lui, Loch Awe, Scotland", ca. 1890 - 1900.
Loch Awe showing some of the islands in the loch, including Innis Chonan