Loch na Muilne

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

Scotland

Loch na Muilne

Old hardstandings at Tob Blar Meadha Abandoned lobster loading hardstandings at the lobster pond.
Old hardstandings at Tob Blar Meadha Credit: Gus Macdonald

Loch na Muilne is a picturesque freshwater lake located in Ross-shire, Scotland. Nestled amidst rolling hills and verdant meadows, this natural oasis is a haven for wildlife and a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

With a surface area of approximately 10 hectares, Loch na Muilne boasts crystal-clear waters that reflect the surrounding landscape, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere. The lake is fed by several small streams, ensuring a constant flow of fresh water. Its depth varies, with some areas reaching up to 5 meters.

The shores of Loch na Muilne are fringed with dense vegetation, including reeds, rushes, and willows, forming a vibrant freshwater marsh. This marsh provides a vital habitat for numerous plant and animal species, including waterfowl, amphibians, and insects. Birdwatchers will delight in the opportunity to spot a variety of species, such as ducks, geese, and herons, which frequent the lake throughout the year.

The surrounding landscape offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as fishing and boating. Loch na Muilne is home to a diverse fish population, including trout and perch, making it a popular spot for anglers. In addition, the tranquil waters provide an ideal setting for canoeing and kayaking, allowing visitors to explore the lake and its surroundings at their own pace.

Overall, Loch na Muilne is a natural gem in the heart of Ross-shire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Scottish Highlands and experience the rich biodiversity of this freshwater ecosystem.

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Loch na Muilne Images

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Old hardstandings at Tob Blar Meadha Abandoned lobster loading hardstandings at the lobster pond.
Old hardstandings at Tob Blar Meadha
Abandoned lobster loading hardstandings at the lobster pond.
Craft workshop in Kirkibost One of the old shellfish processing factories at Kirkibost (Circeabost) is now reborn as a craftshop.
Craft workshop in Kirkibost
One of the old shellfish processing factories at Kirkibost (Circeabost) is now reborn as a craftshop.
Cleibh ghiomaich aig cidhe Chirceabost Lobster creels at Kirkibost harbour
Cleibh ghiomaich aig cidhe Chirceabost
Lobster creels at Kirkibost harbour
Moorland and loch on Great Bernera The loch is unnamed on the map, but the Allt Loch an Fheoir flows into it, so this must be Loch an Fheoir.

The houses in the distance are on the road south of Bhalasaigh.
Moorland and loch on Great Bernera
The loch is unnamed on the map, but the Allt Loch an Fheoir flows into it, so this must be Loch an Fheoir. The houses in the distance are on the road south of Bhalasaigh.
War Memorial, Breacleit The memorial stands on a mound at the crossroads in the centre of Breacleit / Breaclete, the capital of Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. On the skyline is the Bernera Community Centre.
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War Memorial, Breacleit
The memorial stands on a mound at the crossroads in the centre of Breacleit / Breaclete, the capital of Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. On the skyline is the Bernera Community Centre. LinkExternal link
Breacleit, Bernera Summer flowers, church and school in the village centre.
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Breacleit, Bernera
Summer flowers, church and school in the village centre. LinkExternal link
Loch Ionail Freshwater loch on the island of Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh.
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Loch Ionail
Freshwater loch on the island of Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. LinkExternal link
Tob Bhalasaigh Tidal lagoon with a mix of rare seaweeds on Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh.
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Tob Bhalasaigh
Tidal lagoon with a mix of rare seaweeds on Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. LinkExternal link
Valasay Bridge Carrying the single track road across an outlet of the tidal lagoon, Tob Bhalasaigh on Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh.
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Valasay Bridge
Carrying the single track road across an outlet of the tidal lagoon, Tob Bhalasaigh on Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. LinkExternal link
Shoreline at Tob Bhalasaigh Rocks and heather at the edge of the tidal lagoon in Valasay.
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Shoreline at Tob Bhalasaigh
Rocks and heather at the edge of the tidal lagoon in Valasay. LinkExternal link
Loch Ruig Sanndabhat Small and reedy freshwater loch below the slopes of Beinn Breacleit, Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh.
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Loch Ruig Sanndabhat
Small and reedy freshwater loch below the slopes of Beinn Breacleit, Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. LinkExternal link
Crofters' Memorial Cairn, Great Bernera Erected in memory of April 1874 when local crofters marched to Lews Castle in Stornoway. They were protesting to Sir James Matheson that they had received eviction notices after using the moorland for centuries. The gentry wanted to use it for leisure / sport.
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Crofters' Memorial Cairn, Great Bernera
Erected in memory of April 1874 when local crofters marched to Lews Castle in Stornoway. They were protesting to Sir James Matheson that they had received eviction notices after using the moorland for centuries. The gentry wanted to use it for leisure / sport. LinkExternal link
Lochan Below Beinn Breacleit Reedy lochan with rocky hillside, south-east of the Crofters' Memorial on Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh.
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Lochan Below Beinn Breacleit
Reedy lochan with rocky hillside, south-east of the Crofters' Memorial on Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. LinkExternal link
Breacleit church and war memorial Breacleit (or Breaclete) is the largest settlement on Great Bernera, an island off the west coast of Lewis attached to that larger island by a bridge. The little church seen here looks to date from the late C19th or early C20th. To its right can be seen the Bernera War Memorial <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=323" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=323">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> 
Behind the church can be seen a little of Loch Breacleit.
Breacleit church and war memorial
Breacleit (or Breaclete) is the largest settlement on Great Bernera, an island off the west coast of Lewis attached to that larger island by a bridge. The little church seen here looks to date from the late C19th or early C20th. To its right can be seen the Bernera War Memorial LinkExternal link Behind the church can be seen a little of Loch Breacleit.
The road to Tacleit For anyone who enjoys driving, this is rather a wonderful sight - a well-maintained twisty lane through open countryside with wonderful views.
The lane leads to the settlement of Tacleit from the village of Breacleit on Great Bernera.
The road to Tacleit
For anyone who enjoys driving, this is rather a wonderful sight - a well-maintained twisty lane through open countryside with wonderful views. The lane leads to the settlement of Tacleit from the village of Breacleit on Great Bernera.
View to the mountains of Harris The massive bulk of the mountains of North Harris command the view southwest from Breacleit on Great Bernera.
View to the mountains of Harris
The massive bulk of the mountains of North Harris command the view southwest from Breacleit on Great Bernera.
Road into Breacleit from Bostadh
Road into Breacleit from Bostadh
View across Loch Geal towards Breacleit
View across Loch Geal towards Breacleit
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Loch na Muilne is located at Grid Ref: NB1636 (Lat: 58.228596, Lng: -6.8268303)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 58.228596,-6.8268303
Historic: archaeological_site
Lat/Long: 58.2307338/-6.8269497
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 58.2295882/-6.8347241
Tob Cheurabhagh
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 58.2304097/-6.8202594
Tob na Muilne
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 58.2315733/-6.8272438
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