Loch Sheilavig

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

Scotland

Loch Sheilavig

Mangurstadh Coastline Looking South The cliffs here are spectacular and the Lewisian Gneiss makes for some great climbing.
Mangurstadh Coastline Looking South Credit: RIJones

Loch Sheilavig is a picturesque freshwater lake located in Ross-shire, in the Scottish Highlands. It is nestled amidst the stunning landscape of the region, surrounded by rolling hills, dense forests, and breathtaking views.

The lake covers an area of approximately 100 acres and has a maximum depth of 25 meters. Its crystal-clear waters are fed by numerous small streams and springs that flow down from the surrounding hills. Loch Sheilavig is known for its pristine water quality, making it a haven for a diverse range of aquatic flora and fauna.

The lake is home to various species of fish, including brown trout and Atlantic salmon, making it a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. Anglers can be seen casting their lines from the shores or venturing out in boats to explore the deeper parts of the lake.

Surrounding Loch Sheilavig is a rich freshwater marsh, which acts as a vital habitat for various bird species. The marshland is teeming with life, attracting a wide array of waterfowl, including ducks, geese, and swans. Birdwatchers flock to the area to observe and study these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.

The natural beauty and tranquility of Loch Sheilavig make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy activities such as boating, kayaking, and canoeing on the calm waters of the lake. Hiking trails wind their way around the shores, offering stunning views and opportunities for wildlife spotting.

In conclusion, Loch Sheilavig is a remarkable freshwater lake that offers not only a serene environment but also a haven for wildlife and a range of recreational activities.

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Loch Sheilavig Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.161343/-7.091499 or Grid Reference NB0030. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mangurstadh Coastline Looking South The cliffs here are spectacular and the Lewisian Gneiss makes for some great climbing.
Mangurstadh Coastline Looking South
The cliffs here are spectacular and the Lewisian Gneiss makes for some great climbing.
Rocks on Druim Raois Outcropping rock and boulders litter the moorland below Mealaisbhal.
Rocks on Druim Raois
Outcropping rock and boulders litter the moorland below Mealaisbhal.
Road, Peat Cuttings and Moorland
Road, Peat Cuttings and Moorland
Small pond beside the road to Islibhig This probably represents the site of a small quarry cut for stone when the road was being constructed.
Small pond beside the road to Islibhig
This probably represents the site of a small quarry cut for stone when the road was being constructed.
Geodh' an Fhithich Sea Stacks
Geodh' an Fhithich Sea Stacks
Not Much of a View In clear weather there would be a view across the square towards Mealaisbhal. It might even be worth walking another couple of hundred metres to get Loch Sanndabhat in view. As it is, cloud base is not much higher than 150 metres above sea level, and all that is visible is a swathe of wet bog interspersed with glaciated outcrops of Lewisian gneiss.
Not Much of a View
In clear weather there would be a view across the square towards Mealaisbhal. It might even be worth walking another couple of hundred metres to get Loch Sanndabhat in view. As it is, cloud base is not much higher than 150 metres above sea level, and all that is visible is a swathe of wet bog interspersed with glaciated outcrops of Lewisian gneiss.
A pretty lochan This is Lochan Mealabhat, two thirds of which is in this square. It is a pleasing geograph photo, because it clearly shows what you can see on the map: I'm standing on a little tongue of land that sticks out into the lochan, the tongue is in the square, and I'm looking across to a similar tongue.
A pretty lochan
This is Lochan Mealabhat, two thirds of which is in this square. It is a pleasing geograph photo, because it clearly shows what you can see on the map: I'm standing on a little tongue of land that sticks out into the lochan, the tongue is in the square, and I'm looking across to a similar tongue.
Rubh' an Taroin headland
Rubh' an Taroin headland
Rubh' an Taroin
Rubh' an Taroin
Coastal moor at Mullach an Tàroin
Coastal moor at Mullach an Tàroin
North end of Traigh Mhangarstaidh A beautiful beach with a fine Atlantic swell pounding in.
North end of Traigh Mhangarstaidh
A beautiful beach with a fine Atlantic swell pounding in.
Atlantic swell, Traigh Mhangarstaidh An exciting time being beside to a tumultuous sea - and at close range.
Atlantic swell, Traigh Mhangarstaidh
An exciting time being beside to a tumultuous sea - and at close range.
Looking down on Traigh Mhangarstaidh A walk for the view with my son on the beach.
Looking down on Traigh Mhangarstaidh
A walk for the view with my son on the beach.
Sea off Traigh Mhangarstaidh Exhilarating!
Sea off Traigh Mhangarstaidh
Exhilarating!
Coast line near Traigh Mhangarstaidh A wide view from stitching images.  An amazing experience.
Coast line near Traigh Mhangarstaidh
A wide view from stitching images. An amazing experience.
Aird Feinis A deep rock pool in a cleft on the top of Aird Feinis.
Aird Feinis
A deep rock pool in a cleft on the top of Aird Feinis.
Cairn on Aird Feinis A cairn marks the highest point on the relatively level summit of Aird Feinis, with Aird Mangarstadh in the background.
Cairn on Aird Feinis
A cairn marks the highest point on the relatively level summit of Aird Feinis, with Aird Mangarstadh in the background.
Boulder-strewn Hillside These strange rounded boulders lie on the hill slope above the road opposite Aird Feinis. They have been rounded and polished by the movement of ice during the last Ice Age, which ended about 10,000 years ago.
Boulder-strewn Hillside
These strange rounded boulders lie on the hill slope above the road opposite Aird Feinis. They have been rounded and polished by the movement of ice during the last Ice Age, which ended about 10,000 years ago.
Show me another place!

Loch Sheilavig is located at Grid Ref: NB0030 (Lat: 58.161343, Lng: -7.091499)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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///corkscrew.depth.replayed. Near Carloway, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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