Loch Mòr

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

Scotland

Loch Mòr

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

Loch Mòr is a freshwater lake located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is situated in a picturesque setting surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery. The lake covers an area of approximately 100 acres and has a maximum depth of 15 meters.

The water in Loch Mòr is crystal clear and teeming with fish, making it a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including trout, pike, and perch, providing ample opportunities for anglers to try their luck.

In addition to fishing, Loch Mòr is also a popular destination for water sports such as kayaking and paddleboarding. The calm waters and scenic surroundings make it an ideal location for outdoor activities.

The surrounding area of Loch Mòr is rich in wildlife, with various bird species and mammals inhabiting the marshy shores. Visitors can often spot herons, otters, and deer in the vicinity of the lake.

Overall, Loch Mòr is a tranquil and beautiful spot in the Scottish Highlands, offering visitors a peaceful retreat in nature and a chance to explore the diverse flora and fauna of the area.

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Loch Mòr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.514017/-7.2577233 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
Ocean on the west side of the causeway to North Uist
NCN780 on Grimsay Looking east, Loch an Fhaing on the left and Eaval, North Uist, in the distance.
NCN780 on Grimsay
Looking east, Loch an Fhaing on the left and Eaval, North Uist, in the distance.
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.
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.
Bus stop and post box on Grimsay At the road-end of a loop that leaves the main road [A865].
Bus stop and post box on Grimsay
At the road-end of a loop that leaves the main road [A865].
Near Gearraidh Dubh
Near Gearraidh Dubh
Gairbh-eilean
Gairbh-eilean
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.
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.
Moorcroft Campsite at low tide
Moorcroft Campsite at low tide
Eilean an t-Seagail Seating located at a parking spot just off the A865 near Baile Glas on Benbecula.
Eilean an t-Seagail
Seating located at a parking spot just off the A865 near Baile Glas on Benbecula.
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.
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.
Caravat Barp chambered cairn and shieling Large Neolithic long cairn and later historic shieling or shelter (Scale 1m). <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/10254/north-uist-carinish-caravat-barp" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/10254/north-uist-carinish-caravat-barp">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>
Caravat Barp chambered cairn and shieling
Large Neolithic long cairn and later historic shieling or shelter (Scale 1m). LinkExternal link
Thatch at Cladach Chairinis
Thatch at Cladach Chairinis
Baile Glas, Grimsay Hamlet on the causewayed road between Benbecula and North Uist.
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Baile Glas, Grimsay
Hamlet on the causewayed road between Benbecula and North Uist. LinkExternal link
Sand Flats at Grimsay Tidal flats between Grimsay (foreground) and North Uist (background). Eaval / Eabhal is the distinctive mountain.
Sand Flats at Grimsay
Tidal flats between Grimsay (foreground) and North Uist (background). Eaval / Eabhal is the distinctive mountain.
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 (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3112850">NF8457 : Grimsay: the post office</a>) 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.
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.
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.
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.
Cladach Carinish: postbox № HS6 13 This small postbox is emptied at 2 o'clock on weekday afternoons and at half past nine on Saturday mornings.
Cladach Carinish: postbox № HS6 13
This small postbox is emptied at 2 o'clock on weekday afternoons and at half past nine on Saturday mornings.
Loch nan Gealag
Loch nan Gealag
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Loch Mòr is located at Grid Ref: NF8559 (Lat: 57.514017, Lng: -7.2577233)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 57.514017,-7.2577233
Cladach Chàirinis
Name En: Claddach Carinish
Name Gd: Cladach Chàirinis
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Turning Circle
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Lat/Long: 57.5134554/-7.2638837
Passing Place
Lat/Long: 57.5128309/-7.2635397
Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Lat/Long: 57.5109372/-7.2529624
Man Made: mast
Lat/Long: 57.5110597/-7.2516522
Passing Place
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