Loch Beag

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

Scotland

Loch Beag

Ocean on the west side of the causeway to North Uist Credit: Gordon Brown

Loch Beag is a small freshwater loch located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is situated near the village of Drumnadrochit and is part of the famous Loch Ness region. The loch covers an area of approximately 10 acres and has a maximum depth of around 15 feet.

Surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills, Loch Beag is a picturesque spot that offers tranquility and natural beauty to visitors. The waters of the loch are crystal clear and teeming with various species of fish, making it a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts.

The surrounding area is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, otters, and deer, making Loch Beag a haven for nature lovers. Visitors can enjoy leisurely walks along the shore, picnics by the water, or simply take in the stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Overall, Loch Beag is a peaceful and idyllic spot that offers a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you're looking to relax and unwind or explore the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands, Loch Beag is a must-visit destination.

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Loch Beag Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.513757/-7.260495 or Grid Reference NF8559. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ocean on the west side of the causeway to North Uist

Gordon Brown

NCN780 on Grimsay

Looking east, Loch an Fhaing on the left and Eaval, North Uist, in the distance.

M J Richardson

Signpost on Grimsay

The house beyond the end of Loch an Fhaing is marked as a Post Office on the map, but the may not be up to date information.

M J Richardson

Bus stop and post box on Grimsay

At the road-end of a loop that leaves the main road [A865].

M J Richardson

Near Gearraidh Dubh

Richard Sutcliffe

Gairbh-eilean

Mick Garratt

Barp Hacklett Cairn

One cannot be absolutely sure if this is the cairn as the OS map doesn't give a detailed site, but as it is the only pile of stones on a green protuberance on an otherwise rather squelchy moor, then one would suggest that this is it.

Gordon Hatton

Moorcroft Campsite at low tide

Sandy Gerrard

Eilean an t-Seagail

Seating located at a parking spot just off the A865 near Baile Glas on Benbecula.

Steve Houldsworth

View towards Loch nan Garbh Chlachan

Peat and heather moorland stretch away towards the shores of Loch nan Garbh Chlachan where a line of stepping stones are visible, beyond which in an adjoining square is Dun Ban on an islet. Magnifying the image brings up what looks like some remains of walls at the dun. In the distance is the familiar outline of Eabhal.

Gordon Hatton

Caravat Barp chambered cairn and shieling

Large Neolithic long cairn and later historic shieling or shelter (Scale 1m). Link

Sandy Gerrard

Thatch at Cladach Chairinis

David Purchase

Baile Glas, Grimsay

Hamlet on the causewayed road between Benbecula and North Uist. Link

Colin Smith

Sand Flats at Grimsay

Tidal flats between Grimsay (foreground) and North Uist (background). Eaval / Eabhal is the distinctive mountain.

Colin Smith

Grimsay: the post office

The island has had a post office since 2 May 1880 and its current location is in a room of the subpostmistress's house, visible here at the end of her long track driveway. The familiar oval sign stands at the end of the drive. The post office is open for business from 9am, until 12 noon on Mondays and Tuesdays and for an hour longer on Wednesdays.

Chris Downer

Grimsay: postbox № HS6 32

One of four postboxes on the island of Grimsay, this postbox stands at a road junction on the A865 close to the post office (NF8457 : Grimsay: the post office) which is in the house in the background. It therefore might be considered the 'main' box on the island and that is reflected in its later collection times - 2pm on weekdays and at 9:45am on Saturdays.

Chris Downer

Gearadu: postbox № HS6 34

One of four postboxes on the island of Grimsay. Apart from the one on the main road close to the post office, they are emptied at 11:45am on weekdays and at 9:30am on Saturdays.

Chris Downer