An Lochan

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

Scotland

An Lochan

Loch na h-Uamhaidh Beag Credit: David Brown

An Lochan, located in Ross-shire, Scotland, is a picturesque freshwater loch nestled amidst the stunning Highland landscape. Also referred to as a lake, pond, or pool, An Lochan covers an area of approximately 10 acres. Surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, it offers a tranquil retreat for nature enthusiasts and visitors alike.

The lochan is fed by natural springs and its crystal-clear water reflects the surrounding scenery, creating a mesmerizing sight. The water is teeming with an array of freshwater fish species, including brown trout, pike, and perch, making it a popular spot for anglers.

The shoreline of An Lochan is fringed with dense vegetation, including reeds, rushes, and water lilies, providing a habitat for various waterfowl and other wildlife. Herons, swans, ducks, and grebes can often be spotted gracefully gliding across the water, while dragonflies and damselflies hover above the surface.

Surrounding the lochan is a freshwater marsh, home to an assortment of marshland plants, such as sedges and reedmace. The marshland acts as a natural filter, purifying the water and providing a breeding ground for amphibians, including frogs and newts.

An Lochan is a popular destination for outdoor activities, such as fishing, birdwatching, and nature walks. The scenic beauty and tranquility of this natural oasis make it an ideal spot for relaxation and contemplation amidst the breathtaking Scottish Highlands.

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An Lochan Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.864436/-5.6885798 or Grid Reference NG8192. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Loch na h-Uamhaidh Beag

David Brown

The car park at Cove

Here there are information boards describing the part Loch Ewe played in the WW2 Arctic Convoys.

Gordon Brown

Information board at Rubha nan Sasan, Cove

This describes the part Loch Ewe played in the WW2 Arctic Convoys.

Gordon Brown

New house near Cove

Gordon Brown

Beach with rusting lifeboats

David Brown

Bouldery beach with wrecked lifeboats

The beach is at a bay south of Eilean Furadh Mòr near to where, on 26 Feb 1944, the US 'Liberty Ship', William H. Welch foundered and was lost with most of her crew. The rusting remains of several of the ship's lifeboats lie on the beach

Trevor Littlewood

Eilean Furadh MÃ²r

Typical narrow Hydro pillar design. Neatly lettered cap "HMS COOK 1951" Landed off RIB onto rocks and scrambled easy slabs to pillar which is at summit. Very nice little island. Alan Holmes group charter out of Ullapool with only 5 out of 12 in the group bagging the island and the trig.

Rude Health

Wrecked lifeboats from the William H Welch

The Liberty ship the William H Welch ran aground with loss of 72 lives. The lifeboats washed ashore but had not been used.

Roger McLachlan

Eilean Furadh Mor over Caolas an Fhuraidh

Taken from the headland adjacent to Stac Rhuadh. I was actually 60m outside the grid square when I took the picture. Getting onto the stack would prove an interesting challenge.

Roger McLachlan

Rocky coast of Eilean Furadh MÃ²r

Eilean Furadh Beag in the background. Lots of the daisy like flowers on the island.

Roger McLachlan

Hydrographic survey pillar on Eilean Furadh MÃ²r

One of several hydrographic survey pillars in and around Loch Ewe. This one is dated 1951 and seems to be called HMS Cook!

Roger McLachlan

Sgeir Gorma

The coastline at Caolas an Fhuraidh with the reef of Sgeir Gorma in the foreground and the islet of Eilean Furadh Beag further out. Along the horizon are an array of diatant mountains, including [l-r] Arkle, Quinag, Suilven, canisp, Stac Pollaidh, Cul Mor and Ben Mor Coigach.

Gordon Hatton

Reminder of a tragedy

A quiet beach on a remote stretch of coast. Here are the rusting remains of two lifeboats from the Liberty Ship USS William H Welch which struck nearby rocks in 1944. [see other photos in this square]

Gordon Hatton

Shipwreck memorial

A memorial to the crew of the USS William H Welch which foundered on nearby rocks in the early hours of Saturday 26th February 1944. The ship was caught in a fierce northerly gale and blizzard, missed the entrance to Loch Ewe and hit rocks on Eilean Furadh Mor [the island seen offshore]. Of a crew of 74, only 12 survived, the lucky ones being swept ashore by huge seas. The memorial also list those who came to help, including local people who walked across open boggy moorland with blankets, hot drinks etc for the survivors.

Gordon Hatton