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Loch na Crìche

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

Scotland

Loch na Crìche

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 Crìche is a picturesque freshwater loch located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Situated amidst the stunning natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers alike.

Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, Loch na Crìche is surrounded by rolling hills and dense forests. The water of the loch is crystal clear and teeming with various species of freshwater fish, making it a haven for anglers.

The loch is surrounded by a diverse range of flora and fauna, creating a thriving ecosystem. The surrounding area is home to a variety of bird species, including ducks, swans, and herons, making it a fantastic spot for birdwatching. Additionally, the loch is bordered by lush marshes and reed beds, providing a haven for various amphibians and insects.

Visitors to Loch na Crìche can explore its shores via a designated walking trail that offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The peaceful ambiance of the loch makes it an ideal spot for picnicking, photography, or simply enjoying the tranquility of nature.

The loch is easily accessible by road, with parking facilities available nearby. It is a popular spot for locals and tourists seeking a serene escape from the bustling city life, and also serves as a gateway to further exploration of the scenic Scottish Highlands.

Overall, Loch na Crìche is a beautiful and serene freshwater loch, offering visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural wonders of the Scottish countryside.

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Loch na Crìche Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.640938/-7.1579962 or Grid Reference NF9272. 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.
Peat stacks at Stolie Moorland dropping gently to a tidal channel, with Beinn Mhor in the distance.
Peat stacks at Stolie
Moorland dropping gently to a tidal channel, with Beinn Mhor in the distance.
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.
Tidal channel between Aird Innis and Aird nan Laogh Seen close to low tide. Aird Innis, almost a separate island is on the far side of the mud.
Tidal channel between Aird Innis and Aird nan Laogh
Seen close to low tide. Aird Innis, almost a separate island is on the far side of the mud.
Tidal channel between Aird Innis and Aird nan Laogh Seen close to low tide. Aird Innis, almost a separate island is on the far side of the mud.
Tidal channel between Aird Innis and Aird nan Laogh
Seen close to low tide. Aird Innis, almost a separate island is on the far side of the mud.
Peat Bank By the Lochportain road.
Peat Bank
By the Lochportain road.
Loch Dheoir From the Lochportain road.
Loch Dheoir
From the Lochportain road.
Open Moorland Looking towards houses at Braigh Chalasaigh.
Open Moorland
Looking towards houses at Braigh Chalasaigh.
Croft at Greanacleit By the Lochportain road.
Croft at Greanacleit
By the Lochportain road.
Loch Portain Looking towards Rubha nan Gall.
Loch Portain
Looking towards Rubha nan Gall.
Loch Dheoir In the distance can be seen Li a Tuath (250m), Li a Deas (281m) and Eabhal (347m)
Loch Dheoir
In the distance can be seen Li a Tuath (250m), Li a Deas (281m) and Eabhal (347m)
Loch Dheoir In the distance can be seen Li a Tuath (250m), Li a Deas (281m) and Eabhal (347m)
Loch Dheoir
In the distance can be seen Li a Tuath (250m), Li a Deas (281m) and Eabhal (347m)
Loch Siginis In the distance can be seen Li a Tuath (250m), Li a Deas (281m), Eabhal (347m) and, on South Uist, Thacla (606m)
Loch Siginis
In the distance can be seen Li a Tuath (250m), Li a Deas (281m), Eabhal (347m) and, on South Uist, Thacla (606m)
Electricity Pole Crossing the soggy peat, as seen at the forefront of the photograph
Electricity Pole
Crossing the soggy peat, as seen at the forefront of the photograph
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.
Greanacleit Elder flowers are a fairly unusual sight here; these are on the shore of an unnamed lochan at Greanacleit. The distinctive shape of Crògearraidh Mòr is in the distance.
Greanacleit
Elder flowers are a fairly unusual sight here; these are on the shore of an unnamed lochan at Greanacleit. The distinctive shape of Crògearraidh Mòr is in the distance.
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Loch na Crìche is located at Grid Ref: NF9272 (Lat: 57.640938, Lng: -7.1579962)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///presented.pits.dress. Near Lochmaddy, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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