Lodan Blianais

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

Scotland

Lodan Blianais

View towards Tolsta Chaolais
View towards Tolsta Chaolais Credit: David Dixon

Lodan Blianais is a stunning freshwater marsh located in Ross-shire, Scotland. Spanning an area of approximately 50 acres, it is renowned for its exceptional beauty and diverse ecosystem. The marsh is nestled between rolling green hills and is fed by several small streams that flow from the surrounding mountains.

The main feature of Lodan Blianais is the expansive lake at its center. The lake covers a significant portion of the marsh and is surrounded by lush vegetation, including reeds, rushes, and water lilies. The crystal-clear water of the lake provides a home to a wide variety of aquatic plants and animals, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers.

In addition to the lake, Lodan Blianais also boasts several smaller pools and ponds scattered throughout the marsh. These smaller bodies of water provide a habitat for numerous species of amphibians, including frogs, toads, and newts. The peaceful ambience of the marsh is further enhanced by the chorus of croaking frogs during the mating season.

The marsh is a haven for birdlife, attracting numerous species of waterfowl, including ducks, geese, and swans. Birdwatchers flock to the area to catch a glimpse of these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. The marsh also supports a variety of wading birds, such as herons and egrets, which can often be seen stalking their prey along the water's edge.

Overall, Lodan Blianais is a captivating destination for nature lovers and those seeking tranquility. Its diverse range of aquatic habitats, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking scenery make it a must-visit location for anyone exploring the natural wonders of Ross-shire.

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Lodan Blianais Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.237621/-6.7869512 or Grid Reference NB1937. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View towards Tolsta Chaolais
View towards Tolsta Chaolais
West Point
West Point
The Road to Tolsta Chaolais
The Road to Tolsta Chaolais
Fish Farm Cages, Loch na Muilne
Fish Farm Cages, Loch na Muilne
Loch na Muilne
Loch na Muilne
Croft near Breasclete
Croft near Breasclete
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
Port a' Chaoil Stream flowing from Loch a' Bhaile enters Loch Rog an Ear, a sea loch, at Aird na Moine.
Port a' Chaoil
Stream flowing from Loch a' Bhaile enters Loch Rog an Ear, a sea loch, at Aird na Moine.
Loch a' Bhaile The narrow loch, hemmed in by steep hillsides, flows out into Loch Rog an Ear, a sea loch, via a short river.
Loch a' Bhaile
The narrow loch, hemmed in by steep hillsides, flows out into Loch Rog an Ear, a sea loch, via a short river.
Loch a' Bhaile Loch a' Bhaile & Tolastadh a' Chaolais beyond.
Loch a' Bhaile
Loch a' Bhaile & Tolastadh a' Chaolais beyond.
Tolstachaolais: the post office While many post offices have a buzzer which sounds as the door opens, the postmistress here is alerted to the arrival of customers by the loud bark of the dog tethered to the outside wall.
Tolstachaolais: the post office
While many post offices have a buzzer which sounds as the door opens, the postmistress here is alerted to the arrival of customers by the loud bark of the dog tethered to the outside wall.
Tolstachaolais: along the shore of Loch a' Bhaile Looking across the loch, which runs alongside the road through the village. However, this is the far side that we are looking along.
Tolstachaolais: along the shore of Loch a' Bhaile
Looking across the loch, which runs alongside the road through the village. However, this is the far side that we are looking along.
View towards Circebost Pier
View towards Circebost Pier
Tolstachaolais: postbox № HS2 62 This postbox stands more or less in the centre of the village, in front of a house that is set particularly well back from the road. The larger-scale map still marks that house as a post office, although it has actually (as reflected in the 1:50,000 and 1:25,000 map) relocated just over a kilometre to the north - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3086624">NB1939 : Tolstachaolais: the post office</a>.
Tolstachaolais: postbox № HS2 62
This postbox stands more or less in the centre of the village, in front of a house that is set particularly well back from the road. The larger-scale map still marks that house as a post office, although it has actually (as reflected in the 1:50,000 and 1:25,000 map) relocated just over a kilometre to the north - see NB1939 : Tolstachaolais: the post office.
Tolstachaolais: Loch a’ Bhaile Looking down this loch from its northern end, with the main part of the village visible far right.
Tolstachaolais: Loch a’ Bhaile
Looking down this loch from its northern end, with the main part of the village visible far right.
Tolstachaolais: hillside cows and Bernera view Looking across the sound separating the eastern side of Bernera from the Lewis mainland, beyond three cows grazing on the slopes to the south of Tolstachaolais village.
Tolstachaolais: hillside cows and Bernera view
Looking across the sound separating the eastern side of Bernera from the Lewis mainland, beyond three cows grazing on the slopes to the south of Tolstachaolais village.
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Lodan Blianais is located at Grid Ref: NB1937 (Lat: 58.237621, Lng: -6.7869512)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 58.237621,-6.7869512
Tolastadh a' Chaolais
Addr City: Càrlabhagh
Name En: Tolsta Chaolais
Name Gd: Tolastadh a' Chaolais
Place: village
Lat/Long: 58.2405351/-6.7815586
Passing Place
Lat/Long: 58.2379551/-6.7786383
Passing Place
Lat/Long: 58.2390521/-6.7804188
Tolsta Chaolais War Memorial
Historic: memorial
Memorial: war_memorial
Lat/Long: 58.2393515/-6.7809194
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 58.2398436/-6.7815214
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 58.2368346/-6.7794366
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 58.2403131/-6.781919
Sgeir na Muice Blianais
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 58.2362511/-6.785654
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 58.23797/-6.7792535
Sìthean Mòr Athrigeo
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 58.2412165/-6.7906443
Cnoc Ìseal
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 58.2414085/-6.7845288
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