Loch Torcusay

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Loch Torcusay

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Ruin of St Mary's Chapel, Nunton Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Loch Torcusay is a picturesque freshwater loch located in the county of Inverness-shire, Scotland. Nestled amidst the stunning Scottish Highlands, this natural gem is known for its serene beauty and tranquil surroundings.

Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, Loch Torcusay is a medium-sized body of water that offers breathtaking views of its crystal-clear waters and surrounding lush greenery. It is situated at an elevation of 300 meters above sea level, adding to its scenic charm.

The loch is fed by several small streams that originate from the nearby hills, ensuring a constant supply of freshwater. Its depth varies, with the deepest point reaching around 15 meters, providing a habitat for a diverse range of aquatic life.

Surrounded by a mixture of woodland and moorland, Loch Torcusay boasts a rich ecosystem. The area is home to various species of flora and fauna, including water lilies, reeds, and rushes that thrive on the edge of the water. This lush vegetation also provides shelter and nesting grounds for a variety of bird species, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

Visitors to Loch Torcusay can enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and nature walks along the well-maintained trails that encircle the loch. Its peaceful and secluded location offers a perfect retreat for those seeking solace in nature.

Overall, Loch Torcusay is a captivating freshwater loch in Inverness-shire, Scotland, offering a haven of tranquility and natural beauty for both locals and tourists alike.

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Loch Torcusay Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.452441/-7.4003588 or Grid Reference NF7653. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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Ruin of St Mary's Chapel, Nunton
Sand Dunes at Culla Bay
Sand Dunes at Culla Bay
Culla Bay One of the many fine sandy beaches on the west side of na h-Eileanan an Iar.
Culla Bay
One of the many fine sandy beaches on the west side of na h-Eileanan an Iar.
Machair at Quirnish Machair is fertile land that is formed by sand blown in from the sea.
Machair at Quirnish
Machair is fertile land that is formed by sand blown in from the sea.
Oyster Plant (Mertensia maritima) This is a plant of northern latitudes, commoner on the east coast than here on the west. Its range is shrinking, to the extent that it no longer occurs in England and Wales, and this is the only site currently known in the Western Isles. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://plantatlas2020.org/atlas/2cd4p9h.906" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://plantatlas2020.org/atlas/2cd4p9h.906">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for discussion of its range.
Oyster Plant (Mertensia maritima)
This is a plant of northern latitudes, commoner on the east coast than here on the west. Its range is shrinking, to the extent that it no longer occurs in England and Wales, and this is the only site currently known in the Western Isles. See LinkExternal link for discussion of its range.
Storm Beach The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Storm Beach
The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Looking towards Aird The foreground field is in this square, but the houses are in the next square. On the horizon, at left, is the distinctive outline of Theacla on South Uist.
Looking towards Aird
The foreground field is in this square, but the houses are in the next square. On the horizon, at left, is the distinctive outline of Theacla on South Uist.
Storm Beach The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Storm Beach
The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Storm Beach The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Storm Beach
The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Rocky Shore No storm beach has formed on this stretch of the coast because the rocks of the shore break the power of the sea to throw up a berm of pebbles and cobbles.
Rocky Shore
No storm beach has formed on this stretch of the coast because the rocks of the shore break the power of the sea to throw up a berm of pebbles and cobbles.
Hebridean Sheep at Airdbheag, Benbecula Dry stone walling events have been held at Airdbheag and there is evidence in the walls and stone buildings of the skills of dry-stone wallers.
Hebridean Sheep at Airdbheag, Benbecula
Dry stone walling events have been held at Airdbheag and there is evidence in the walls and stone buildings of the skills of dry-stone wallers.
The road through Aird
The road through Aird
Culla Bay Reputedly the best beach on Benbecula and worthy of visit any time of the year.  Spot the difference <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2902289">NF7654 : Dunes at the northern end of Culla Bay</a> an April visit compared to this September visit.
Culla Bay
Reputedly the best beach on Benbecula and worthy of visit any time of the year. Spot the difference NF7654 : Dunes at the northern end of Culla Bay an April visit compared to this September visit.
Nunton Steadings Nunton Steadings as seen from the new cemetery opposite Cladh and Teampull Mhuire at Balivanich.
Nunton Steadings
Nunton Steadings as seen from the new cemetery opposite Cladh and Teampull Mhuire at Balivanich.
Cuinabunag jetty
Cuinabunag jetty
Beach at Cuinabunag
Beach at Cuinabunag
Fishing boats moored off the jetty The nearer boat had just come in after a trip out for crab and lobster.
Fishing boats moored off the jetty
The nearer boat had just come in after a trip out for crab and lobster.
Beach by Peighinn a' Bhaile White sand beach backed by dunes on the west coast of Benbecula. The mountains of South Uist are on the skyline.
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Beach by Peighinn a' Bhaile
White sand beach backed by dunes on the west coast of Benbecula. The mountains of South Uist are on the skyline. LinkExternal link
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Loch Torcusay is located at Grid Ref: NF7653 (Lat: 57.452441, Lng: -7.4003588)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

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Located within 500m of 57.452441,-7.4003588
Passing Place
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Passing Place
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Entrance: main
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Bicycle Parking
Access: customers
Bicycle Parking: wall_loops
Capacity: 5
Covered: yes
Operator: Nunton House Hostel
Lat/Long: 57.456057/-7.3974842
Description: Hebridean Way - Pointing NW Aird (Aird) 0.7 miles - Pointing SW Creagorry (Creag Ghoraidh) 5.2 miles
Hiking: yes
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
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Man Made: water_well
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Passing Place
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Power: pole
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Dun Torcusay
Historic: ruins
Website: https://canmore.org.uk/site/9973/benbecula-dun-torcusay
Lat/Long: 57.452502/-7.4011712
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 57.4537957/-7.3930922
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