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Loch na Salachan

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Argyllshire

Scotland

Loch na Salachan

Waterfall below Cadha na Muic Don't look too closely at this one, as the bottom of the waterfall includes the now hairless bloated body of a goat which lost its footing above (one reason for the view being a bit distant). The basalt lava flows form a line of cliffs along this coast with the path following the raised beach after isostatic rebound following the removal of ice after the last glaciation. Sheep graze below the cliffs, but the feral goats tend to prefer to remain aloof from the human visitors along the path and stay above (or on) the rocks, except when accidents happen.
Waterfall below Cadha na Muic Credit: Andy Waddington

Loch na Salachan is a freshwater loch located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is situated near the village of Kilchrenan and is surrounded by rugged hills and dense forests. The loch is relatively small in size, with a surface area of approximately 4.5 hectares.

Loch na Salachan is known for its tranquil and picturesque setting, making it a popular destination for fishing, bird-watching, and nature enthusiasts. The loch is home to a variety of bird species, including ducks, swans, and herons, making it a prime spot for birdwatching.

The surrounding area of Loch na Salachan is rich in biodiversity, with a diverse range of plant and animal species thriving in the marshy wetlands that border the loch. The loch also supports a healthy population of fish, including brown trout and perch, making it a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts.

Overall, Loch na Salachan offers visitors a peaceful and scenic retreat where they can enjoy the beauty of the Scottish countryside and observe a wide variety of wildlife in their natural habitat.

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Loch na Salachan Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.337938/-5.9532554 or Grid Reference NM5523. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Waterfall below Cadha na Muic Don't look too closely at this one, as the bottom of the waterfall includes the now hairless bloated body of a goat which lost its footing above (one reason for the view being a bit distant). The basalt lava flows form a line of cliffs along this coast with the path following the raised beach after isostatic rebound following the removal of ice after the last glaciation. Sheep graze below the cliffs, but the feral goats tend to prefer to remain aloof from the human visitors along the path and stay above (or on) the rocks, except when accidents happen.
Waterfall below Cadha na Muic
Don't look too closely at this one, as the bottom of the waterfall includes the now hairless bloated body of a goat which lost its footing above (one reason for the view being a bit distant). The basalt lava flows form a line of cliffs along this coast with the path following the raised beach after isostatic rebound following the removal of ice after the last glaciation. Sheep graze below the cliffs, but the feral goats tend to prefer to remain aloof from the human visitors along the path and stay above (or on) the rocks, except when accidents happen.
Allt Ohirnie Following in the footsteps of David Balfour, the hero of Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped, as he makes his way back to Edinburgh to confront his wicked uncle. Stage 1, June 2016 from Erraid to Fishnish on the Isle of Mull. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.stevensonway.org.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.stevensonway.org.uk">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>
Allt Ohirnie
Following in the footsteps of David Balfour, the hero of Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped, as he makes his way back to Edinburgh to confront his wicked uncle. Stage 1, June 2016 from Erraid to Fishnish on the Isle of Mull. See LinkExternal link
Cliffs at Aoineadh a' Mhaide Ghil On the coastal path from Carsaig to Loch Buie.
Cliffs at Aoineadh a' Mhaide Ghil
On the coastal path from Carsaig to Loch Buie.
Snow-patched moorland on slope of Beinn Chàrsaig Undulating moorland south-east of the summit of Beinn Chàrsaig with a shower approaching. The headland at the centre of the image is across Loch Buie and rises to a high point at Cnoc a' Ghille.
Snow-patched moorland on slope of Beinn Chàrsaig
Undulating moorland south-east of the summit of Beinn Chàrsaig with a shower approaching. The headland at the centre of the image is across Loch Buie and rises to a high point at Cnoc a' Ghille.
Waterfall at Carraig Mhor This waterfall is beside the Carsaig to Loch Buie coastal walk
Waterfall at Carraig Mhor
This waterfall is beside the Carsaig to Loch Buie coastal walk
Loch Fraing An unexpected loch perched above the cliffs of basalt which surround Carsaig. The low terrain around the southern shore together with the view of the sea and hills of Lorne in the distance make it difficult to realise that the loch is actually at 310m above sea level.
Loch Fraing
An unexpected loch perched above the cliffs of basalt which surround Carsaig. The low terrain around the southern shore together with the view of the sea and hills of Lorne in the distance make it difficult to realise that the loch is actually at 310m above sea level.
Summit rise The summit of Beinn Charsaig is formed by a basalt lava flow whose eroded edge rises very abruptly from a more level and undulating plateau. This is classic 'trap' topography formed from the stack of level, extensive lava flows which are characteristic of flood basalt provinces.
Summit rise
The summit of Beinn Charsaig is formed by a basalt lava flow whose eroded edge rises very abruptly from a more level and undulating plateau. This is classic 'trap' topography formed from the stack of level, extensive lava flows which are characteristic of flood basalt provinces.
Grassy platform The cliffs rising from the shore are severe, but above the steepest part the hillside rises in wide steps over the basalt lava flows and is quite easy going. The distant view is of the Garvellachs <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NM6611">NM6611</a>.
Grassy platform
The cliffs rising from the shore are severe, but above the steepest part the hillside rises in wide steps over the basalt lava flows and is quite easy going. The distant view is of the Garvellachs NM6611.
Beinn Charsaig A view from below of the elongated flank of the hill, and the somewhat stepped terrain reflecting the trap topography of the lava flows which are not exposed.
Beinn Charsaig
A view from below of the elongated flank of the hill, and the somewhat stepped terrain reflecting the trap topography of the lava flows which are not exposed.
Triangulation pillar, Beinn Charsaig A view of the concrete trig pillar and the prospect of Loch Buie and the Laggan Deer Forest.
Triangulation pillar, Beinn Charsaig
A view of the concrete trig pillar and the prospect of Loch Buie and the Laggan Deer Forest.
Basalt outcrop and Ben More The craggy tail of the summit runs away northwards and offers a fine view of Ben More and Loch Scridain in the distance.
Basalt outcrop and Ben More
The craggy tail of the summit runs away northwards and offers a fine view of Ben More and Loch Scridain in the distance.
Loch Fraing dam A rather shaky dam has been made on rock outcrop at the outlet of the loch. The outfall from here makes the waterfall further downstream by the telephone box.
Loch Fraing dam
A rather shaky dam has been made on rock outcrop at the outlet of the loch. The outfall from here makes the waterfall further downstream by the telephone box.
Small waterfall A small stream runs down the steep rock outcrop and falls over a resistant layer of basalt. This hillside is eroded into a series of steps of this type, which is the nature of 'trap' topography where more or less horizontal lava flows dominate the geology.
Small waterfall
A small stream runs down the steep rock outcrop and falls over a resistant layer of basalt. This hillside is eroded into a series of steps of this type, which is the nature of 'trap' topography where more or less horizontal lava flows dominate the geology.
Rushes and Bog Bean Aquatic vegetation at the side of Loch Fraing.
Rushes and Bog Bean
Aquatic vegetation at the side of Loch Fraing.
Rock outcrop on Beinn na Croise Rock outcrop on Beinn na Croise - formed from tertiary lava, this is more a recent rock type than the granite found further westwards on the Ross of Mull.
Rock outcrop on Beinn na Croise
Rock outcrop on Beinn na Croise - formed from tertiary lava, this is more a recent rock type than the granite found further westwards on the Ross of Mull.
Beinn na Croise A view from the summit of Beinn na Croise, showing outcrops of rock and a number of small lochans. The Ardmeanach area of Mull is just visible in the distance.
Beinn na Croise
A view from the summit of Beinn na Croise, showing outcrops of rock and a number of small lochans. The Ardmeanach area of Mull is just visible in the distance.
Cliffs at Carraig Mhòr The top of the cliffs is columnar basalt, with peperites below. On the shore are Jurassic sediments.
Cliffs at Carraig Mhòr
The top of the cliffs is columnar basalt, with peperites below. On the shore are Jurassic sediments.
Beinn na Croise Clockwise circuit from Lochbuie to bag the Marilyn, TuMP and the two subHuMPs with Jim Bloomer. Name: Beinn na Croise Hill number: 1314 Height: 503m / 1650ft Area: 17E: Mull and Nearby Islands Class: Ma,5H Grid ref: NM559251 (est) Drop: 250m Col: 253m NM590263
Beinn na Croise
Clockwise circuit from Lochbuie to bag the Marilyn, TuMP and the two subHuMPs with Jim Bloomer. Name: Beinn na Croise Hill number: 1314 Height: 503m / 1650ft Area: 17E: Mull and Nearby Islands Class: Ma,5H Grid ref: NM559251 (est) Drop: 250m Col: 253m NM590263
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Loch na Salachan is located at Grid Ref: NM5523 (Lat: 56.337938, Lng: -5.9532554)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

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