Highland district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Caol

Caol is a town in Highland district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 3,220 people. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit — 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 forts & heritage and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Inverlochy Castle (2 km), West Highland Museum (3 km) and Tor Castle (4 km).

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Caol, Scotland
Caol, Highland district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Caol at a glance

Location
Highland district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 3,220
Coordinates
56.8372° N, 5.1006° W
Places within 50 km
98 (98 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Caol

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Caol

160 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Caol. The closest is Ben Nevis (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Caol

46 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Caol. The closest is Loch Lochy (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Caol

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Caol. The closest is Inverlochy Castle (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Caol

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Caol. The closest is Lower Falls, Ben Nevis (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Caol

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Caol. The closest is Loch Eil (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Caol

11 churches within 100 km of Caol. The closest is St John's Church (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Caol

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Caol
  2. 3 km West Highland Museum · museum, Highland
  3. 7 km Lower Falls, Ben Nevis · waterfall, Highland
  4. 4 km Ben Nevis · viewpoint, Highland
  5. 10 km Tor Castle · heritage site, Highland
  6. 4 km Inverlochy Castle · heritage site, Highland
  7. 2 km Back to Caol

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How to reach Caol

    All places near Caol by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Caol by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints58160Ben Nevis (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2046Loch Lochy (23 km)
    Forts & heritage845Inverlochy Castle (2 km)
    Waterfalls312Lower Falls, Ben Nevis (9 km)
    Beaches & coast612Loch Eil (11 km)
    Churches211St John's Church (23 km)
    Museums15West Highland Museum (3 km)
    Treks02East Highland Way (54 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Glen Nant National Nature Reserve (60 km)
    Caves01High Pasture Cave (84 km)
    Other attractions01Ardnamurchan Point Lighthouse (87 km)
    Parks01Argyll Adventure (88 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Torsa (90 km)

    Caol: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Caol?

    Inverlochy Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), West Highland Museum (museum, about 3 km), Tor Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Ben Nevis (viewpoint, about 9 km), Lower Falls, Ben Nevis (waterfall, about 9 km), Glen Loy (viewpoint, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Caol?

    98 places on Spotwander: 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 forts & heritage, 3 waterfalls, 6 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Caol?

    Ben Nevis, about 9 km by road; Glen Loy (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Caol?

    Loch Lochy, about 23 km by road; Loch Trèig (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Caol?

    Inverlochy Castle, about 2 km by road; Tor Castle (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Caol?

    Start in Caol, visit West Highland Museum, then Lower Falls, Ben Nevis, then Ben Nevis, then Tor Castle, then Inverlochy Castle, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Caol?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Caol

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Caol’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Caol on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.