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Loch na Craoibhe

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

Scotland

Loch na Craoibhe

Peaty pool by the roadside Cotton grass by the roadside, looking south east towards the hills beyond Lochmaddy.
Peaty pool by the roadside Credit: Gordon Hatton

Loch na Craoibhe, located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, is a picturesque freshwater loch encompassing an area of approximately 2 hectares. It is nestled amidst the stunning Scottish Highlands, offering a serene and tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy.

The loch is surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills, adding to its natural beauty and charm. It is primarily fed by small streams and rainfall, ensuring a constant supply of freshwater. The water in Loch na Craoibhe is crystal clear, allowing for excellent visibility into its depths.

The loch is rich in aquatic life, providing a habitat for various species of fish, including brown trout and perch. Anglers can often be seen casting their lines into the water, hoping for a successful catch. The surrounding marshy areas also attract a diverse range of bird species, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

The peacefulness of Loch na Craoibhe makes it an ideal destination for those seeking relaxation and solitude. Visitors can indulge in activities like boating, kayaking, or simply taking a leisurely stroll along its banks. The loch also offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a favorite spot for photographers.

Nature lovers can explore the nearby trails, which provide an opportunity to observe the local flora and fauna up close. The area surrounding Loch na Craoibhe is home to a variety of plant species, including heather, bracken, and bog cotton.

In summary, Loch na Craoibhe is a captivating freshwater loch in Inverness-shire, boasting breathtaking views, abundant wildlife, and a sense of tranquility that is sure to captivate any visitor.

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Loch na Craoibhe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.648063/-7.2103481 or Grid Reference NF8973. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Peaty pool by the roadside Cotton grass by the roadside, looking south east towards the hills beyond Lochmaddy.
Peaty pool by the roadside
Cotton grass by the roadside, looking south east towards the hills beyond Lochmaddy.
Tidal channels and mud flats Having squeezed into a corner of this square, further progress across the tidal mud flats would appear to be a foolish move. The unnamed islet some 150m away is, according to the OS map, surrounded by sand. In reality it appears to be a rather sicky mud.
Tidal channels and mud flats
Having squeezed into a corner of this square, further progress across the tidal mud flats would appear to be a foolish move. The unnamed islet some 150m away is, according to the OS map, surrounded by sand. In reality it appears to be a rather sicky mud.
A maze of muddy channels Looking east from the Rubha Dubh promontory across a maze of muddy channels, exposed rocks and little islands.
A maze of muddy channels
Looking east from the Rubha Dubh promontory across a maze of muddy channels, exposed rocks and little islands.
Tidal channel from Rubha Dubh There's a maze of muddy tidal channels here. The OS map indicates sand, but only the foolish, or those with chest waders would be tempted to cross these muddy channels.
Tidal channel from Rubha Dubh
There's a maze of muddy tidal channels here. The OS map indicates sand, but only the foolish, or those with chest waders would be tempted to cross these muddy channels.
Loch na Leacaich Shoreline A view along the shoreline of Loch na Leacaich, with the peaked hill of Crogearraidh Mor is the far distance.
Loch na Leacaich Shoreline
A view along the shoreline of Loch na Leacaich, with the peaked hill of Crogearraidh Mor is the far distance.
View towards Loch an Duin The distant water translates as the Loch of the Dun, with the remains of Dun Torcuill in the middle distance [centre of photo]. The convoluted outline of the loch includes two other dun sites, both well out of sight from this point by the road.
View towards Loch an Duin
The distant water translates as the Loch of the Dun, with the remains of Dun Torcuill in the middle distance [centre of photo]. The convoluted outline of the loch includes two other dun sites, both well out of sight from this point by the road.
Loch Dheoir Loch Dheoir is the name given to this area of salt water where a maze of channels eventually connect with the open sea close to Lochmaddy.
Loch Dheoir
Loch Dheoir is the name given to this area of salt water where a maze of channels eventually connect with the open sea close to Lochmaddy.
Dun Torcuill A view from an adjoining square towards this iron age broch in Loch an Duin. The walls are said to be up to 4m thick and 3m high, but approach on land is very difficult.
Dun Torcuill
A view from an adjoining square towards this iron age broch in Loch an Duin. The walls are said to be up to 4m thick and 3m high, but approach on land is very difficult.
A865 below Blathaisbhal
A865 below Blathaisbhal
Airigh Nan Luchag shieling A ruined shieling (Scale 1m). <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/123341/north-uist-airigh-nan-luchag" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/123341/north-uist-airigh-nan-luchag">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>
Airigh Nan Luchag shieling
A ruined shieling (Scale 1m). LinkExternal link
Airigh Nan Luchag shieling Shielings are often difficult to spot but this one comes with its own signpost. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/123341/north-uist-airigh-nan-luchag" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/123341/north-uist-airigh-nan-luchag">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>
Airigh Nan Luchag shieling
Shielings are often difficult to spot but this one comes with its own signpost. LinkExternal link
Sea loch at Aileodair View from the loch side picnic area.
Sea loch at Aileodair
View from the loch side picnic area.
Òban nan Sruthan An arm of the sea that cuts deep into the land of North Uist.
Òban nan Sruthan
An arm of the sea that cuts deep into the land of North Uist.
Cama Lochan Beinn Mhor in the background.
Cama Lochan
Beinn Mhor in the background.
Tidal rapid draining Loch Dheoir Behind Lochmaddy is an area of shallow lagoons filled and drained by the tides each day. Where the tide runs between the rocks, tidal rapids are formed like this one in a narrows which drains Loch Dheoir towards Loch Blathaisbhal during the ebb.
Tidal rapid draining Loch Dheoir
Behind Lochmaddy is an area of shallow lagoons filled and drained by the tides each day. Where the tide runs between the rocks, tidal rapids are formed like this one in a narrows which drains Loch Dheoir towards Loch Blathaisbhal during the ebb.
South-east slopes of Beinn Mhor, North Uist
South-east slopes of Beinn Mhor, North Uist
A corner of Loch Dheoir Loch Dheoir has an intricate shoreline with many tiny bays and inlets. Looking towards the hills beyond Lochmaddy.
A corner of Loch Dheoir
Loch Dheoir has an intricate shoreline with many tiny bays and inlets. Looking towards the hills beyond Lochmaddy.
Moorland and a corner of Cama-lochan
Moorland and a corner of Cama-lochan
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Loch na Craoibhe is located at Grid Ref: NF8973 (Lat: 57.648063, Lng: -7.2103481)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Siginish Bhoisinis Loch na Craoibhe Loch an Dùin Loch Dheoir

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Historic Civilization: prehistoric
Historic Period: iron-age
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Lat/Long: 57.6456677/-7.2165933
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