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Loch Hourn

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Loch Hourn is a sea loch situated on the western coast of the Scottish Highlands. It functions as a classic fjord, featuring deep, glacially carved waters bordered by steep, mountainous terrain characteristic of the Rough Bounds of Knoydart. The inlet extends inland for approximately 22 kilometers (14 miles) from the Sound of Sleat to its head at Kinloch Hourn. Due to its remote location and lack of public roads along its shores, it remains largely undeveloped and supports a rich population of local wildlife.

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Where is Loch Hourn located?

Loch Hourn is a sea loch on Scotland's west coast, separating the Knoydart and Glenelg peninsulas. It runs inland from the Sound of Sleat to Kinloch Hourn for about 22 kilometres. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loch_Hourn)

How deep is Loch Hourn?

A Scottish environmental survey gives Loch Hourn a maximum depth of about 185 metres and a length of roughly 21.3 kilometres. Its deep basins were carved and shaped by glacial processes. [SEPA](https://www2.sepa.org.uk/shellfish/pdf/76.pdf)

Which mountains are beside Loch Hourn?

Beinn Sgritheall rises on the northern side, while Ladhar Bheinn rises from the southern Knoydart shore. Their steep slopes help give Loch Hourn its strongly fjord-like appearance. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loch_Hourn)

Why is Loch Hourn described as a fjord-like sea loch?

Its steep-sided valley, deep glacial basins, narrow upper reaches, and sheltered saltwater channel resemble a classic fjord. The loch has five progressively deeper basins separated by relatively shallow sills. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loch_Hourn)

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