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Loch Feoir Shanndabhat

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

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Loch Feoir Shanndabhat

Looking towards Loch Mor Stiomrabhaigh
Looking towards Loch Mor Stiomrabhaigh Credit: Mike Dunn

Loch Feoir Shanndabhat is a picturesque freshwater body located in Ross-shire, Scotland. This tranquil loch is nestled amidst the stunning Scottish Highlands, surrounded by lush greenery and rugged mountain ranges.

Covering an area of approximately 10 acres, Loch Feoir Shanndabhat is a relatively small water body. It is fed by several small streams originating from the nearby hills, ensuring a constant flow of fresh water. The loch is well-known for its crystal-clear waters, which offer excellent visibility for divers and underwater photographers.

The surroundings of Loch Feoir Shanndabhat are teeming with diverse flora and fauna. The loch is home to a variety of fish species, including trout and salmon, making it a popular spot for anglers. The surrounding marshes provide a haven for numerous bird species, making it an ideal location for birdwatchers. Visitors can spot various waterfowl, including ducks, swans, and herons.

The tranquil atmosphere of Loch Feoir Shanndabhat attracts nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers alike. The loch offers opportunities for boating, kayaking, and canoeing, allowing visitors to explore its serene waters and admire the surrounding natural beauty. Additionally, the nearby hiking trails provide breathtaking views of the loch and the surrounding mountains.

Loch Feoir Shanndabhat is a hidden gem in Ross-shire, offering a peaceful retreat for those seeking to immerse themselves in nature's wonders. Its scenic beauty, diverse wildlife, and recreational activities make it a must-visit destination for both locals and tourists in search of a tranquil escape.

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Loch Feoir Shanndabhat Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.039157/-6.4917178 or Grid Reference NB3414. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking towards Loch Mor Stiomrabhaigh
Looking towards Loch Mor Stiomrabhaigh
Confluence of the Allt Eitneach with a tributary, Isle of Lewis Taken from Cnoc an Uillt Eitnich.
Confluence of the Allt Eitneach with a tributary, Isle of Lewis
Taken from Cnoc an Uillt Eitnich.
Rock slab on the southern slopes of Sidhean Tom Mhic Reacail, Isle of Lewis Looking towards Loch na Ciste, all of which lies within the grid square.
Rock slab on the southern slopes of Sidhean Tom Mhic Reacail, Isle of Lewis
Looking towards Loch na Ciste, all of which lies within the grid square.
Loch nan Lùb, Isle of Lewis An inlet on the northern arm of this U-shaped loch.
Loch nan Lùb, Isle of Lewis
An inlet on the northern arm of this U-shaped loch.
Fence above Loch na h-Àirigh Meadhonach, Isle of Lewis The loch straddles this grid square and the one to the north.
Fence above Loch na h-Àirigh Meadhonach, Isle of Lewis
The loch straddles this grid square and the one to the north.
Remains of possible farmstead, Glen Uirn, Isle of Lewis From <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/134037" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/134037">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> : "What may be a farmstead comprising three unroofed buildings, which are annotated as Ruins, and a head-dyke are depicted on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Ross-shire, Island of Lewis 1854, sheet 37)."
Remains of possible farmstead, Glen Uirn, Isle of Lewis
From LinkExternal link : "What may be a farmstead comprising three unroofed buildings, which are annotated as Ruins, and a head-dyke are depicted on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Ross-shire, Island of Lewis 1854, sheet 37)."
Loch Shanndabhat, Isle of Lewis The OS Name Book of 1848-1852 describes Loch Shanndabhat as, "a large fresh water loch into which flows Allt Feithe Luachraich. It is deep and very narrow about its centre".
Loch Shanndabhat, Isle of Lewis
The OS Name Book of 1848-1852 describes Loch Shanndabhat as, "a large fresh water loch into which flows Allt Feithe Luachraich. It is deep and very narrow about its centre".
Inflow to Loch Shanndabhat, Isle of Lewis This unnamed burn rises below Sidhean Shanndabhat and flows for approximately 500m before discharging into the loch.
Inflow to Loch Shanndabhat, Isle of Lewis
This unnamed burn rises below Sidhean Shanndabhat and flows for approximately 500m before discharging into the loch.
Shieling hut below Sidhean Shanndabhat, Isle of Lewis This is one in a row of about ten huts.
Shieling hut below Sidhean Shanndabhat, Isle of Lewis
This is one in a row of about ten huts.
Possible remains of cairn, Sidhean Dubha, Isle of Lewis OS maps with a scale of 1:25,000 and larger show a cairn to the north-east of the highest point of Sidhean Dubha. There didn't appear to be one on the ground. The only thing I could find was this rough ring of stones which may previously have been the base of a cairn.
Possible remains of cairn, Sidhean Dubha, Isle of Lewis
OS maps with a scale of 1:25,000 and larger show a cairn to the north-east of the highest point of Sidhean Dubha. There didn't appear to be one on the ground. The only thing I could find was this rough ring of stones which may previously have been the base of a cairn.
Loch na Cuilee, Isle of Lewis Approximately half of the loch lies within the grid square. Its name means Bulrush Loch.
Loch na Cuilee, Isle of Lewis
Approximately half of the loch lies within the grid square. Its name means Bulrush Loch.
Dyke below Sidhean Loch na Cuilee, Isle of Lewis The dyke appears on the 2nd edition OS six inch map, surveyed in 1895, but not on the 1st edition, surveyed 1850-1853, and so, presumably, was originally built between some time between 1850 and 1895.
Dyke below Sidhean Loch na Cuilee, Isle of Lewis
The dyke appears on the 2nd edition OS six inch map, surveyed in 1895, but not on the 1st edition, surveyed 1850-1853, and so, presumably, was originally built between some time between 1850 and 1895.
Loch Airigh Choinnich This small Lochan is in the Pairc district of south Lochs.
Loch Airigh Choinnich
This small Lochan is in the Pairc district of south Lochs.
Loch Mor Stiomrabhaigh Taken from the eastern flank of Cleite Breac looking towards the narrows of Loch Mor Stiomrabhaigh and beyond. The ditching running down the hillside in the foreground was undertaken for forestry plantation, but this did not proceed.
Loch Mor Stiomrabhaigh
Taken from the eastern flank of Cleite Breac looking towards the narrows of Loch Mor Stiomrabhaigh and beyond. The ditching running down the hillside in the foreground was undertaken for forestry plantation, but this did not proceed.
Loch Mor Stiomrabhaigh Looking south towards Loch Mor Stiomrabhaigh in the mid distance and the higher hills of Harris beyond. In some parts of these island the peat can be several metres deep, but here there is almost none and the mineral soil is exposed under thin vegetation.
Loch Mor Stiomrabhaigh
Looking south towards Loch Mor Stiomrabhaigh in the mid distance and the higher hills of Harris beyond. In some parts of these island the peat can be several metres deep, but here there is almost none and the mineral soil is exposed under thin vegetation.
Loch Mor Stiomrabhaigh Looking east across the narrows of Loch Mor Stiomrabhaigh with Loch Sanndabhat just visible in the distance. Preparation for forestry that was never planted can be seen on Cleite Breac, the hillside to the right.
Loch Mor Stiomrabhaigh
Looking east across the narrows of Loch Mor Stiomrabhaigh with Loch Sanndabhat just visible in the distance. Preparation for forestry that was never planted can be seen on Cleite Breac, the hillside to the right.
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Loch Feoir Shanndabhat is located at Grid Ref: NB3414 (Lat: 58.039157, Lng: -6.4917178)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///snapped.digesting.summer. Near Leurbost, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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Aird Molach Loch nan Lùb Loch Feoir Shanndabhat

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