Loch na Cuithe

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

Scotland

Loch na Cuithe

Flodda causeway
Flodda causeway Credit: Catherine Morgan

Loch na Cuithe is a picturesque freshwater loch located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Situated amidst the breathtaking Scottish Highlands, this natural water body offers a tranquil and scenic retreat to visitors.

Covering an area of approximately 5 hectares, Loch na Cuithe is a relatively small lake, but its charm is undeniable. Surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills, it provides a stunning backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. The loch is nestled within a rich ecosystem, supporting a diverse range of aquatic flora and fauna.

The water in Loch na Cuithe is crystal clear and teeming with various species of fish, including trout and salmon. This makes it a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts who flock here to enjoy a day of angling in the peaceful surroundings. The calm waters also attract birdwatchers, as the loch serves as a haven for numerous bird species, such as ducks, swans, and herons.

The area surrounding the loch features a freshwater marsh, which adds to the ecological diversity and provides a habitat for various wetland plants and animals. The marshland is a haven for amphibians, attracting species such as frogs and newts. It also serves as a nesting ground for waterfowl and is a vital breeding area for many insects.

Visitors to Loch na Cuithe can enjoy a range of recreational activities, including boating, kayaking, and picnicking by the water's edge. The peaceful atmosphere and stunning natural surroundings make it an ideal spot for a relaxing day out or a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

In conclusion, Loch na Cuithe is a serene and picturesque freshwater loch located in Inverness-shire. Its clear waters, diverse wildlife, and beautiful surroundings make it a popular destination for fishing, birdwatching, and enjoying the peaceful Scottish Highlands.

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Loch na Cuithe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.477254/-7.3070856 or Grid Reference NF8255. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Flodda causeway
Flodda causeway
Summit trig on Ruabhal Looking towards Grimsay and North Uist.
Summit trig on Ruabhal
Looking towards Grimsay and North Uist.
Oitir Mhòr
Oitir Mhòr
Gramisdale stone circle Rather mutilated prehistoric stone circle. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/10186/benbecula-gramisdale" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/10186/benbecula-gramisdale">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>
Gramisdale stone circle
Rather mutilated prehistoric stone circle. LinkExternal link
Suidheachadh Beag stone circle and chambered cairn Two large stones inside the stone circle may represent the remains of a chambered cairn. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/10187/benbecula-suidheachadh-beag" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/10187/benbecula-suidheachadh-beag">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>
Suidheachadh Beag stone circle and chambered cairn
Two large stones inside the stone circle may represent the remains of a chambered cairn. LinkExternal link
Causeway between Grimsay and Benbecula
Causeway between Grimsay and Benbecula
North Ford Causeway On the north edge of Benbecula, the modern causeway leads across the Oitir Mhor to Grimsay and North Uist.
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.isle-of-benbecula.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.isle-of-benbecula.co.uk/">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>
North Ford Causeway
On the north edge of Benbecula, the modern causeway leads across the Oitir Mhor to Grimsay and North Uist. LinkExternal link
A865 south of Loch na Smalaig, Benbecula The A865 runs through the centre of the loch-laced flat isle of Benbecula. The large dark green shed or barn seen on the right is just beyond the track to Ardgarbh, and must be quite recent as it does not appear on Google's Streetview (see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Gramsdale,+Benbecula&hl=en&ll=57.47317,-7.32846&spn=0.000023,0.027788&sll=41.890062,12.492549&sspn=0.004394,0.006947&vpsrc=6&hnear=Gramsdale,+Isle+Of+Benbecula,+Eilean+Siar,+United+Kingdom&t=h&z=16&layer=c&cbll=57.473554,-7.3282&panoid=nm1zCQ5DOfBW2LblAN-U4g&cbp=12,203.83,,0,13.56" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Gramsdale,+Benbecula&hl=en&ll=57.47317,-7.32846&spn=0.000023,0.027788&sll=41.890062,12.492549&sspn=0.004394,0.006947&vpsrc=6&hnear=Gramsdale,+Isle+Of+Benbecula,+Eilean+Siar,+United+Kingdom&t=h&z=16&layer=c&cbll=57.473554,-7.3282&panoid=nm1zCQ5DOfBW2LblAN-U4g&cbp=12,203.83,,0,13.56">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> ) 
Note: The maps show "Shieling" just south of this point, but that simply means roughly constructed hut or pasture for cattle, and is not a placename.
A865 south of Loch na Smalaig, Benbecula
The A865 runs through the centre of the loch-laced flat isle of Benbecula. The large dark green shed or barn seen on the right is just beyond the track to Ardgarbh, and must be quite recent as it does not appear on Google's Streetview (see LinkExternal link ) Note: The maps show "Shieling" just south of this point, but that simply means roughly constructed hut or pasture for cattle, and is not a placename.
Loch na Smalaig Benbecula doesn't get rave reviews in most of the guidebooks, which generally urge the visitor on to the delights of the Uists to north and south. But on a beautiful sunny day like this, the inky blue lochs and lochans have a distinct charm.
The house on the left is Ardgarbh with its track forming the southern border of the loch.
Loch na Smalaig
Benbecula doesn't get rave reviews in most of the guidebooks, which generally urge the visitor on to the delights of the Uists to north and south. But on a beautiful sunny day like this, the inky blue lochs and lochans have a distinct charm. The house on the left is Ardgarbh with its track forming the southern border of the loch.
Loch Olabhat A shallow loch, almost at sea level and with numerous small islands. Looking towards the distinctive profile of Eabhal on North Uist.
Loch Olabhat
A shallow loch, almost at sea level and with numerous small islands. Looking towards the distinctive profile of Eabhal on North Uist.
Loch Olabhat An unpleasantly wet track leads from the road down to this reedy loch.
Loch Olabhat
An unpleasantly wet track leads from the road down to this reedy loch.
North Ford Causeway Looking towards Benbecula along the causeway, which has recently been strengthened and widened to take a double lane road.
North Ford Causeway
Looking towards Benbecula along the causeway, which has recently been strengthened and widened to take a double lane road.
Gramsdale: postbox № HS6 40 and phone One of several postboxes which seem to have a prefix misnomer - being on Benbecula, this box is actually in the HS7, not HS6, postcode district. It stands alongside a red telephone box and this may be evidence that the post office, which opened in the summer of 1935 and closed on 5 October 1974, was in the adjacent house.
Gramsdale: postbox № HS6 40 and phone
One of several postboxes which seem to have a prefix misnomer - being on Benbecula, this box is actually in the HS7, not HS6, postcode district. It stands alongside a red telephone box and this may be evidence that the post office, which opened in the summer of 1935 and closed on 5 October 1974, was in the adjacent house.
Gramsdale: North Ford Causeway The A865 crosses from the island of Grimsay to Benbecula by way of this causeway, which has recently been upgraded from a single-carriageway road with passing places.
Gramsdale: North Ford Causeway
The A865 crosses from the island of Grimsay to Benbecula by way of this causeway, which has recently been upgraded from a single-carriageway road with passing places.
Grimsay: view alongside the North Ford Causeway Looking alongside the causeway linking the islands of Benbecula and Grimsay.
Grimsay: view alongside the North Ford Causeway
Looking alongside the causeway linking the islands of Benbecula and Grimsay.
Gramsdale: view across Grimsay towards North Uist The hills of the southeast corner of the ise of North Uist, Eaval being the highest, are viewed across a narrow inlet at the northern end of the isle of Benbecula. Grimsay is sandwiched between the two islands.
Gramsdale: view across Grimsay towards North Uist
The hills of the southeast corner of the ise of North Uist, Eaval being the highest, are viewed across a narrow inlet at the northern end of the isle of Benbecula. Grimsay is sandwiched between the two islands.
Kyles Flodda: a thatched croft An attractive little building by the head of an inlet, across which we look, on the north coast of Benbecula.
Kyles Flodda: a thatched croft
An attractive little building by the head of an inlet, across which we look, on the north coast of Benbecula.
Gramsdale: Welcome to Benbecula A bilingual welcome to motorists travelling southward on the A865 as they arrive on the isle of Benbecula on the causeway from Grimsay.
Gramsdale: Welcome to Benbecula
A bilingual welcome to motorists travelling southward on the A865 as they arrive on the isle of Benbecula on the causeway from Grimsay.
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Loch na Cuithe is located at Grid Ref: NF8255 (Lat: 57.477254, Lng: -7.3070856)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 14:00; Sa 09:45
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Telephone
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Operator Wikidata: Q593786
Phone: +44 1870 602094
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Bus Stop
Gramsdale
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Passing Place
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Name En: Gramsdale
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Description: Hebridean Way - Pointing S Rueval (Ruaidheabhal) 1.4 miles - Pointing W Grimsay (Griomasaigh) 2.1 miles
Hiking: yes
Information: guidepost
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Hiking: yes
Information: guidepost
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Passing Place
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