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Allt Ardvorlich, Ben Vorlich, Dumbartonshire.
| NGR: | NN 31634 11665 |
| WGS84: | 56.26753, -4.72028 |
| Length: | 1500 m |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | 320 m |
| Geology: | Beinn Bheula Schist Formation - psammite and pelite |
| Tags: | Adit, Tunnel, ManMade |
| Registry: | second |
Tunnel, Hydro electric scheme.
Northern (intake) portal to a tunnel connecting with the Sloy Tunnel for the purpose of supplying water to Inveruglas power station.
"To the east of Loch Sloy, the Allt Ardvorlich flows into Loch Lomond, and much of its flow has been captured by an intake, from where it joins the main tunnel just above the valve house [of Sloy power station]" [Wiki]
Alternative Names: Loch Sloy HE Scheme, Allt Ardvorlich - Inveruglas Tunnel
Notes: Given length approx.
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This entry was last updated: 2025-10-15 05:58:02
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