River Shiel

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River Shiel
River Shiel about a kilometer from its mouth

River Shiel about a kilometer from its mouth

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.
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

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.

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