Beinn a' Bhuiridh Tunnel [Outfall]

Cruachan Dam, Beinn a' Bhùiridh, Dalmally, Argyllshire.

NGR:	NN 08277 28250
WGS84:	56.40745, -5.10893
Length:	1500 m
Vert. Range:	7 m
Altitude:	407 m
Geology:	Quarry Intrusion - diorite
Tags:	Adit, Tunnel, ManMade
Registry:	second

Tunnel, Hydro electric scheme.

NW-SE trending tunnel carrying water from multiple burns on the southern flanks of Beinn a' Bhuiridh to Cruachan Reservoir (ultimately for supplying Cruachan Power Station). Concrete structure present at NW mouth.

Alternative Names: Beinn a' Bhùiridh Tunnel, Cruachan East Tunnel

Notes: Tunnel path and 'Tunnel entrance label' marked on OS map.

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Geograph: Entrance to a tunnel which carries water from some of the burns on Beinn a' Bhuiridh to Cruachan Reservoir (by J. Ferguson) - View
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This entry was last updated: 2025-10-14 03:43:48

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