River Shiel
| River Shiel | ||
 River Shiel about a kilometer from its mouth |
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| Data | ||
| location | Highland Unitary Authority , Scotland , United Kingdom | |
| River system | River Shiel | |
| River basin district | RBD Scotland | |
| origin |
Loch Shiel at Acharacle 56 ° 44 ′ 55 ″ N , 5 ° 47 ′ 50 ″ W. |
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| muzzle | in the bay of Loch Moidart ( Sea of the Hebrides ) Coordinates: 56 ° 46 ′ 21 ″ N , 5 ° 49 ′ 57 ″ W 56 ° 46 ′ 21 ″ N , 5 ° 49 ′ 57 ″ W
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The River Shiel ( Scottish Gaelic Abhainn Seile ) is a river in the Scottish Highlands. It is in the Highland Council Area . The River Shiel drains Loch Shiel . The river leaves Loch Shiel near the village of Acharacle and flows four kilometers over rapids into the bay of Loch Moidart .
Trout and salmon can be caught in the River Shiel . The river is also used for rafting trips. The paths near the shore are popular with hikers.