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| Loch Monar | |
|---|---|
 Southern end of Loch Monar | |
  Loch Monar | |
| Location | Glen Strathfarrar,Highland,Scotland |
| Coordinates | 57°25′N5°06′W / 57.42°N 5.10°W /57.42; -5.10 |
| Type | freshwaterloch,reservoir |
| Primary outflows | Garbh-uisge |
| Basin countries | Scotland |
| Max. length | 12 km (7.5 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.54 miles (0.87 km) |
| Islands | numerousislets |
Loch Monar is a freshwaterloch situated at the head ofGlen Strathfarrar, in theWest Highlands ofScotland.[1] Since the 1960s, it has been dammed as part of theAffric-Beauly hydro-electric power scheme.
The loch is fed by a number of small burns running off the surrounding hills. The loch's primary outflow is the Garbh-uisge, which joins with the Uisge Misgeach to form theRiver Farrar.
Much of the area around Loch Monar is remote and mountainous. This include the Munros ofSgùrr a' Chaorachain,Sgùrr Choinnich,Maoile Lunndaidh,Lurg Mhòr andBidein a' Choire Sheasgaich.
