Connel
Place in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.453, -5.389 |
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| OS grid ref: | NM 91 34 |
| Dialling code: | 01631 (Oban) |
Connel is a small village on the southern shore of Loch Etive in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, located a short drive from Oban. It’s best known for the dramatic Connel Bridge, which spans the loch close to the tidal rapid called the Falls of Lora, a popular spot for watching the fast-moving tide and local wildlife.
The bridge was originally built for railway traffic and later adapted for road use, and the village now combines local services and holiday accommodation with commuters travelling to Oban. The setting attracts anglers, hillwalkers and anyone after quiet coastal scenery, and the community retains a relaxed, small‑village feel while enjoying easy access to larger town amenities.
Postcode districts covering Connel
Neighbouring places
- Dunbeg Place 2 miles3.2 km
- Oban Place 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Eriska Island 5.6 miles9 km
- Kerrera Island 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Lismore Island 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Oban North and Lorn Ward 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Shuna Island (Lismore) Island 9 miles14.5 km
Example postcodes in Connel
PA37 1PB, PA37 1PD, PA37 1PJ, PA37 1AB, PA37 1SR, PA37 1PG, PA37 1PL, PA37 1PH, PA37 1AE … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 54.5 miles87.6 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 72.2 miles116.2 km
- Connel Ferry Railway Station 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Oban Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km
Hotels near Connel Ad
- No.26 by the Sea 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- The Manor House Hotel 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- No17 the Promenade 4.2 miles6.7 km
- The Perle Oban Hotel & Spa 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Strathnaver 3.9 miles6.3 km
- King's Knoll Hotel 3 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Oban Bay Hotel 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- The Ranald Hotel 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Columba Hotel 3 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Knipoch House Hotel 4 7.8 miles12.5 km
Local points of interest
- Dunstaffnage Marina Marina 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Fionn Ard Hill 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Barcaldine House Estate 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Soroba House Estate 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Barcaldine Forest Forest 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Glenfeochan Estate 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Rudhagarbh Wood Forest 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Inverawe House Estate 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Glasdrum Wood Forest 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Duart Castle Estate 10 miles16 km
- Torosay Castle Estate 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Tervin Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km