Easter to OCT daily 9:30-16:45, tours every 30 minutes.
NOV to mid-DEC Mon-Fri 10-15:45.
[2010]
Groups (15+): group leader goes free.
Green tourism offer: visitors arriving by public transport or bicycle will gain free entry.
[2010]
Factory
| Location: | North bank of Loch Awe, 30km east of Oban on A85. |
| Open: |
FEB to Easter Mon-Fri 10-15:45. Easter to OCT daily 9:30-16:45, tours every 30 minutes. NOV to mid-DEC Mon-Fri 10-15:45. [2010] |
| Fee: |
Adults GBP 6, Children (6-16) GBP 2.25, Seniors GBP 5, Students GBP 5. Groups (15+): group leader goes free. Green tourism offer: visitors arriving by public transport or bicycle will gain free entry. [2010] |
| Classification: |
Factory
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| Light: | electric. |
| Dimension: | |
| Guided tours: |
D=30min.
No bags or cameras allowed on the tour.
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| Address: |
Cruachan Power Station, Cruachan Visitors Centre, Dalmally, Argyle PA33 1AN, Tel 01866-822618.
E-mail: |
| Last update: | $Date: 2011/12/13 08:54:30 $ |
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The tour begins with a 1 km coach ride to the heart of the mountain here you can see the 4 giant generators which can supply 100,000 KW in only 2 minutes. It is the highest head reversible power station in the world. There is a free exhibition and video, cafeteria, gift shop and picnic area. The whole set-up includes 24 km of tunnels which supplies water to the main reservoir high in the mountains above the power station. It is advisable to phone ahead and book so that you do not get held up for two hours by a coach party, like we did. Text by Tony Oldham (2004). With kind permission. |
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