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Loch a' Chlachain

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

Scotland

Loch a' Chlachain

Fish Farm Pier at Loch Huamabhat
Fish Farm Pier at Loch Huamabhat Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Loch a' Chlachain is a small freshwater loch located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is situated near the village of Invergarry and is surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills. The loch is known for its tranquil and picturesque setting, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The water in Loch a' Chlachain is clear and clean, providing a habitat for a variety of aquatic plant and animal species. The loch is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including birds, fish, and insects. Visitors to the area can often spot herons, ducks, and other waterfowl along the shores of the loch.

The surrounding area of Loch a' Chlachain is also rich in biodiversity, with a mix of woodlands, wetlands, and grasslands. The loch is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its important ecological value.

Visitors to Loch a' Chlachain can enjoy activities such as fishing, birdwatching, hiking, and picnicking. The tranquil atmosphere of the loch makes it a perfect spot for relaxation and enjoying the beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

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Loch a' Chlachain Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.799597/-6.9162719 or Grid Reference NG0889. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fish Farm Pier at Loch Huamabhat
Fish Farm Pier at Loch Huamabhat
Solitary White house Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches
Solitary White house
Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches
Flodabay postbox Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches
Flodabay postbox
Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches
Loch Holmasaig A small lochan, one of dozens alongside the Bays road.
Loch Holmasaig
A small lochan, one of dozens alongside the Bays road.
Loch Huamabhat One of the larger lochans in the wilderness of East Harris.
Loch Huamabhat
One of the larger lochans in the wilderness of East Harris.
Fishing Station? It's not immediately obvious what the reason for the large raft and jetties is.
Fishing Station?
It's not immediately obvious what the reason for the large raft and jetties is.
Cnoc and Lochan Topography The Lewisian gneiss typically produces topography with knolls or rocks interspersed with hollows that are occupied by small lochs. In geography and geology this is described as Cnoc and lochan topography.
Cnoc and Lochan Topography
The Lewisian gneiss typically produces topography with knolls or rocks interspersed with hollows that are occupied by small lochs. In geography and geology this is described as Cnoc and lochan topography.
Loch Buaile Cairistiona Mhurchaidh This rather cumbersome name for a very small loch means something like 'loch of Christina Murdoch's cattle fold'.
Loch Buaile Cairistiona Mhurchaidh
This rather cumbersome name for a very small loch means something like 'loch of Christina Murdoch's cattle fold'.
Exposed peat on moorland above Manais, Harris Looking towards Heileasbhal Mòr.
Exposed peat on moorland above Manais, Harris
Looking towards Heileasbhal Mòr.
Cairn on rocky moorland, South Harris
Cairn on rocky moorland, South Harris
Shielings, South Harris These are part of a group of four shielings and another lies next to the unnamed loch below. They are shown on the OS 1:25,000 map.
Shielings, South Harris
These are part of a group of four shielings and another lies next to the unnamed loch below. They are shown on the OS 1:25,000 map.
Rock outcrop on moorland above Gleann Uamh nam Ban, Harris
Rock outcrop on moorland above Gleann Uamh nam Ban, Harris
The Allt Crò nan Gobhar, Harris Looking towards Heileasbhal Mòr and An Coileach.
The Allt Crò nan Gobhar, Harris
Looking towards Heileasbhal Mòr and An Coileach.
Exposed peat on moorland above Manais, Harris
Exposed peat on moorland above Manais, Harris
Inlet near Manais Another place where an arm of the sea penetrates well into the land.
Inlet near Manais
Another place where an arm of the sea penetrates well into the land.
Gate in the fence on the Golden Road Leading to an enclosure on the rocky land near Quidnish/Cuidhtinis.
Gate in the fence on the Golden Road
Leading to an enclosure on the rocky land near Quidnish/Cuidhtinis.
Loch Huamnabhat Looking northwest from The Golden Road.
Loch Huamnabhat
Looking northwest from The Golden Road.
Fishery on Loch Huamnabhat One of many on the lochs of Harris.
Fishery on Loch Huamnabhat
One of many on the lochs of Harris.
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Loch a' Chlachain is located at Grid Ref: NG0889 (Lat: 57.799597, Lng: -6.9162719)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Nearby Locations

Loch a' Chlachain Loch Druim nan Staoin Loch Glac nam Fiadh Loch Eilean Nead a' Gheòidh

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