Loch Eadar dà Bhaile

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

Scotland

Loch Eadar dà Bhaile

Holoman Bay A stony beach on the west side of Raasay.
From a print. Date approximate — Holoman Bay Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Loch Eadar dà Bhaile is a small freshwater loch located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is situated near the village of Tomatin and is surrounded by picturesque hills and forests. The loch is relatively shallow, with an average depth of around 3 meters, and covers an area of approximately 10 hectares.

The water in Loch Eadar dà Bhaile is clear and clean, making it an ideal habitat for a variety of aquatic plants and animals. The loch is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including fish such as brown trout and perch, as well as various species of waterfowl.

The surrounding area of Loch Eadar dà Bhaile is popular with hikers and nature enthusiasts, who come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and spot the abundant wildlife. There are also opportunities for fishing and boating on the loch, making it a popular destination for outdoor activities.

Overall, Loch Eadar dà Bhaile is a beautiful and tranquil spot in the Scottish Highlands, offering visitors a chance to connect with nature and enjoy the stunning scenery of the region.

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Loch Eadar dà Bhaile Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.391322/-6.0660219 or Grid Reference NG5540. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Holoman Bay

A stony beach on the west side of Raasay. From a print. Date approximate

Des Blenkinsopp

Track to Balachuirn

A well constructed cart track across the moorland above Holoman.

John Allan

Balachuirn

The town of the cairn.

John Allan

On the Dun Caan path

Nearing the bottom of the excellent path from Dun Caan down to the road near Balmeanach. Across the Sound of Raasay are the big cliffs just north of Portree Bay.

Gordon Hatton

Traffic approaching

Traffic is a rare thing on Raasay, but here come two cyclists along the main N-S road on the island. The two parked vehicles are at the point where the hill path heads off towards Dun Caan.

Gordon Hatton

The path to Dun Caan

Looking towards Portree Bay (left of centre) with The Storr and Trotternish Ridge in distance.

Douglas Nelson

Heathland from path to Dun Caan

Looking towards The Cuillin from the path to Dun Caan

Douglas Nelson

The start of the Dun Caan path

This route is shorter and less muddy than the one from Inverarish.

Gordon Brown

Sign for Balameanach

Also spelt 'Balmeanach' by the OS. The hills of the Trotternish ridge on Skye showing over the Sound of Raasay.

Gordon Brown

Starting off for the path to Inver

Gordon Brown

Butterfly by the path to Inver

I am informed by James Yardley that this is a Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria) - The three black eyes with white pupils on yellow patches on each hindwing confirm this. Absent from the Outer Hebrides but found in NW Scotland including obviously Raasay. see Link

Gordon Brown

The path to Inver

Gordon Brown

The beach at Inver

The Trotternish ridge on Skye in the distance over the Sound of Raasay.

Gordon Brown

The burn disappears!

This is the Storab Burn and it is running with quite a lot of water. But here on the beach at Inver it must reach a porous spot in the underlying material and simply disappears.

Gordon Brown