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About Shiel Bridge, Highland

Shiel Bridge is a Highland village where the A861 crosses the River Shiel near Loch Shiel's head. It's the main stopping point on the scenic route from Fort William to Ardnamurchan Peninsula, about 45km through Glenfinnan on single-track roads with passing places. The area has one EV charging point for those heading into remote western Scotland. The original 18th-century stone bridge still carries traffic across the river.

Where is Shiel Bridge, Highland on the map?

Shiel Bridge, Highland is in Scotland, at 56.750, -5.800 - about 4 km north-west of Ardshealach.

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The closest airport to Shiel Bridge, Highland is Oban Airport, 93 km (about 1 h 28 min by car).

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