Loch Hatharsal

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

Scotland

Loch Hatharsal

Cows on the machair, Howmore Credit: Julian Paren

Loch Hatharsal is a freshwater loch located in the remote and picturesque area of Inverness-shire, Scotland. This tranquil body of water is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills and lush greenery providing a peaceful and idyllic setting for visitors.

The loch is relatively small in size, with a surface area of around 10 acres, making it a perfect spot for those looking for a quiet and secluded escape. The water is crystal clear and teeming with a variety of freshwater fish, making it a popular spot for anglers looking to catch trout or salmon.

Surrounded by dense forests and moorland, Loch Hatharsal is a haven for wildlife, with otters, deer, and a variety of bird species frequently spotted in the area. The loch is also a popular destination for birdwatchers, with a number of rare and endangered species making their home in the surrounding marshlands.

Whether you're looking to fish, birdwatch, or simply relax and enjoy the stunning scenery, Loch Hatharsal is a hidden gem in the Scottish Highlands that is sure to leave a lasting impression on visitors.

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Loch Hatharsal Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.294406/-7.3574521 or Grid Reference NF7735. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cows on the machair, Howmore

Julian Paren

Chambered Cairn below Hatharsal, South Uist

A patch of green surrounds the remains of the chambered cairn. Deer were seen closeby.

Julian Paren

Lochan on the side of Hatharsal

Looking towards the main peaks of South Uist, Hecla, Beinn Chorodail and Beinn Mhor.

Julian Paren

View from the road to the Howmore Youth Hostel

Interlocking stretches of water are seen in this fertile terrain. Isolated croft houses dot the countryside.

Julian Paren

Animal track to the ridge

Looking back towards Loch Druidibeg and the sea beyond.

Julian Paren

Moorland of South Uist

Hecla and Beinn Mhor stand out beyond a vast arena of moorland.

Julian Paren

Red deer on Hatharsal, South Uist

Suddenly I was within feet of them. Apparently neither I nor they had sensed the approach. Hecla looms behind.

Julian Paren

Pasture at Howmore

Looking across to

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St Dermot's Chapel at Howmore

And burial ground. One of several ancient chapels on this site.

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Thatched cottage at Howmore

Restored and used as a hostel. For an earlier image see NF7536 : Howbeg.

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Chapels at Howmore/Tobha MÃ²r

The solitary gravestone, to the left of the visitor in red, is a Commonwealth War Grave of an unknown sailor.

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Re-roofing at Howmore/Tobha MÃ²r

One with a neat heather thatch, the other still a work in progress. The irises in the foreground look like good corncrake habitat. The hills beyond are Hecla/Thacla and Beinn Choradail.

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House at Tobha MÃ²r

A smartened-up successor to a black house - with chimneys and higher walls - and possibly a holiday house.

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Rocky grassland at Tobha MÃ²r

The ground is so undulating that it is hardly noticeable that the A856 is passing through the picture.

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Boat, shed and house at Tobha MÃ²r

And also a delivery van body, which seems to be an additional storage option in the islands.

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Sunrise over the ecclesiastical remains, Howmore

With a youth hostel next door the ruins at Howmore can be enjoyed before breakfast!

Julian Paren

Howmore Hostel of the Gatliff Trust

Howmore is one of three hostels run by the Gatliff Hebridean Hostels Trust. The warden Betty MacDonald lives in the village of Howmore. Beinn Mhor dominates this view of the rear of the hostel. The accommodation block is thatched.

Julian Paren