Loch Nighe

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

Scotland

Loch Nighe

Footbridge over the Abhainn Ghascleit This footbridge over the Abhainn Ghascleit is a welcome sight to a weary hiker. The stream is often difficult to ford, and the bridge can be the only safe way across.
Footbridge over the Abhainn Ghascleit Credit: Marc Calhoun

Loch Nighe is a picturesque freshwater body located in Ross-shire, Scotland. Situated amidst the stunning Scottish Highlands, this loch is nestled in a serene and tranquil setting, surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills.

Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, Loch Nighe is a relatively small body of water, often referred to as a "lochan" due to its size. The loch is fed by several small streams and natural springs, ensuring a constant flow of crystal-clear water throughout the year.

The shoreline of Loch Nighe is predominantly rocky, with scattered patches of sandy beaches and pebbles. The water is cool and inviting, making it a popular destination for swimming, kayaking, and fishing enthusiasts. The loch is home to a variety of fish species, including trout and perch, making it an ideal spot for anglers looking to cast their lines.

Surrounding the loch, visitors can find a diverse range of vegetation and wildlife. The area is rich in birdlife, with several species of waterfowl and wading birds making their homes here. The marshy areas surrounding the loch provide a suitable habitat for various plants and animals, including reeds, sedges, and amphibians.

Loch Nighe offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, with its mirror-like surface reflecting the towering peaks and dense forests. It provides a peaceful escape for those seeking solace in nature, and its unspoiled beauty continues to captivate locals and tourists alike.

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Loch Nighe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.066353/-7.024712 or Grid Reference NB0319. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footbridge over the Abhainn Ghascleit This footbridge over the Abhainn Ghascleit is a welcome sight to a weary hiker. The stream is often difficult to ford, and the bridge can be the only safe way across.
Footbridge over the Abhainn Ghascleit
This footbridge over the Abhainn Ghascleit is a welcome sight to a weary hiker. The stream is often difficult to ford, and the bridge can be the only safe way across.
Mullach na h-Airde Bige Second HuMP around the northern edge of Loch Resort on an Alan Holmes RIB trip. What a brilliant day.
Name: Mullach na h-Airde Bige
Hill number: 4947
Height: 182m / 597ft
Area: 24A: Lewis and Nearby Islands
Class: Hu,1
Grid ref: NB026188 (est)
Drop: 128m
Col: 54m  NB044194
Mullach na h-Airde Bige
Second HuMP around the northern edge of Loch Resort on an Alan Holmes RIB trip. What a brilliant day. Name: Mullach na h-Airde Bige Hill number: 4947 Height: 182m / 597ft Area: 24A: Lewis and Nearby Islands Class: Hu,1 Grid ref: NB026188 (est) Drop: 128m Col: 54m NB044194
Steep Climb From Landing Point For Mullach na h-Airde Bige Our boatman Neil was a little worried by the steep climb up from our landing point. It proved to be no problem for Douglas Law, Alan Holmes, George Morl, Michael Earnshaw, Jim Bloomer, Martin Richardson, Mark Smith, Richard Tibbetts and Colin Crawford who were soon on top of the HuMP, Mullach na h-Airde Bige.
Steep Climb From Landing Point For Mullach na h-Airde Bige
Our boatman Neil was a little worried by the steep climb up from our landing point. It proved to be no problem for Douglas Law, Alan Holmes, George Morl, Michael Earnshaw, Jim Bloomer, Martin Richardson, Mark Smith, Richard Tibbetts and Colin Crawford who were soon on top of the HuMP, Mullach na h-Airde Bige.
Eoranish More Bagged on a RIB trip with 8 others to the HuMPs north of Loch Resort. Looking west towards Mullach na h-Airde Bige.
Name: Eoranish More
Hill number: 104363
Height: 158m / 518ft
Area: 24A: Lewis and Nearby Islands
Class: 1
Grid ref: NB032188 (est)
Drop: 79m
Col: 79m
Eoranish More
Bagged on a RIB trip with 8 others to the HuMPs north of Loch Resort. Looking west towards Mullach na h-Airde Bige. Name: Eoranish More Hill number: 104363 Height: 158m / 518ft Area: 24A: Lewis and Nearby Islands Class: 1 Grid ref: NB032188 (est) Drop: 79m Col: 79m
Aineabhal Summit Cairn Bagged with Jim Bloomer, Colin Crawford and George Morl. on a lovely day for September. Only 4 out of 9 of Alan Holmes RIB trip bagged this P98 today.
Name: Aineabhal
Hill number: 7098
Height: 166m / 545ft
Area: 24A: Lewis and Nearby Islands
Class: 1,sHu
Grid ref: NB053197 (est)
Drop: 98m
Col: 68m  NB063198
Aineabhal Summit Cairn
Bagged with Jim Bloomer, Colin Crawford and George Morl. on a lovely day for September. Only 4 out of 9 of Alan Holmes RIB trip bagged this P98 today. Name: Aineabhal Hill number: 7098 Height: 166m / 545ft Area: 24A: Lewis and Nearby Islands Class: 1,sHu Grid ref: NB053197 (est) Drop: 98m Col: 68m NB063198
View Across Loch Gruineabhat View across Loch Gruineabhat and beyond to the subHuMP Aineabhal which is the next hill on our bagging list today.
View Across Loch Gruineabhat
View across Loch Gruineabhat and beyond to the subHuMP Aineabhal which is the next hill on our bagging list today.
Crossing Damp Moorland Crossing damp moorland after descending from Eoranish More and heading towards Aineabhal.
Crossing Damp Moorland
Crossing damp moorland after descending from Eoranish More and heading towards Aineabhal.
Sneathabhal Mor Third HuMP around the north of Loch Resort via an Alan Holmes RIB trip. Just a brilliant trip.
Name: Sneathabhal Mor
Hill number: 4949
Height: 175m / 574ft
Area: 24A: Lewis and Nearby Islands
Class: Hu,1
Grid ref: NB043177 (est)
Drop: 114m
Col: 61m  NB054178
Sneathabhal Mor
Third HuMP around the north of Loch Resort via an Alan Holmes RIB trip. Just a brilliant trip. Name: Sneathabhal Mor Hill number: 4949 Height: 175m / 574ft Area: 24A: Lewis and Nearby Islands Class: Hu,1 Grid ref: NB043177 (est) Drop: 114m Col: 61m NB054178
House and Outbuildings at Tamnabhaigh
House and Outbuildings at Tamnabhaigh
Loch Tamnabhaigh Aird Bheag to left of image and Tamana Sear to right
Loch Tamnabhaigh
Aird Bheag to left of image and Tamana Sear to right
Loch Cheann Chuisil This sheltered loch offers anchorage during stormy weather
Loch Cheann Chuisil
This sheltered loch offers anchorage during stormy weather
The head of Gleann Sgaladail The lower picture shows ruined shielings with a burn running through.
The head of Gleann Sgaladail
The lower picture shows ruined shielings with a burn running through.
Ruined shielings in Gleann Sgaladail
Ruined shielings in Gleann Sgaladail
Gleann Sgaladail burn meets Loch Tamnabhaigh
Gleann Sgaladail burn meets Loch Tamnabhaigh
Bridge over Abhainn Tamnabhaig
Bridge over Abhainn Tamnabhaig
Mol Tealasbhaigh Even in this remote inlet on the Atlantic Western Seaboard of Harris there is much evidence of plastic litter
Mol Tealasbhaigh
Even in this remote inlet on the Atlantic Western Seaboard of Harris there is much evidence of plastic litter
Aird Bheag Number 1 Aird Bheag on the shore of Loch Hamnaway
Aird Bheag
Number 1 Aird Bheag on the shore of Loch Hamnaway
Ard Bheag Landing Place This is the point where stores etc are landed for the house at Ard Bheag. A rough and very ancient and fairly steep path leads from the sea up to the house.
Ard Bheag Landing Place
This is the point where stores etc are landed for the house at Ard Bheag. A rough and very ancient and fairly steep path leads from the sea up to the house.
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Loch Nighe is located at Grid Ref: NB0319 (Lat: 58.066353, Lng: -7.024712)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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