Bridge of Orchy, also known as Drochaid Urchaidh in Scottish Gaelic, is a charming village situated in Glen Orchy, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The village derives its name from the River Orchy crossing, which was constructed by the British Army in 1746 as part of their efforts to subdue the Highland Clans after the Battle of Culloden. Military roads were built to connect the Scottish Lowlands and Highlands for quicker movement of the Crown forces.
The village, established in 1751, is located on the A82 road. The nearby Bridge of Orchy railway station has been operational since 1894 and is a part of the West Highland Line.
The prominent 96-mile long-distance trail, West Highland Way, passes through the village. Beinn Dorain and Beinn an Dòthaidh are the nearby peaks that attract hikers.
At 850m above our starting point, Beinn Dorain is a striking mountain that is easily recognizable among the peaks of the Southern Highlands.
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