Lochan Dubh nan Cailleach

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

Scotland

Lochan Dubh nan Cailleach

Road descending to Camas na h-Airigh The road leaves the B8056 near to Badachro giving access to the few homes above the bay. Loch Gairloch lies in the distance.
Road descending to Camas na h-Airigh Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Lochan Dubh nan Cailleach is a small freshwater loch located in Ross-shire, Scotland. The name Lochan Dubh nan Cailleach translates to "small dark loch of the old women" in English. The loch is surrounded by a diverse range of vegetation, including heather, grasses, and shrubs, creating a picturesque and tranquil setting.

The loch is known for its clear waters and abundant wildlife, making it a popular spot for birdwatching and fishing. Anglers can often be seen casting their lines into the water in search of trout and other freshwater fish species that inhabit the loch.

Surrounded by rolling hills and moorland, Lochan Dubh nan Cailleach offers visitors a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The area is also rich in history, with ancient ruins and burial sites scattered throughout the landscape, adding to the sense of mystery and intrigue that surrounds the loch.

Overall, Lochan Dubh nan Cailleach is a hidden gem in the Scottish Highlands, offering visitors a chance to connect with nature and explore the beauty of the surrounding landscape.

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Lochan Dubh nan Cailleach Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.696699/-5.6690747 or Grid Reference NG8173. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road descending to Camas na h-Airigh The road leaves the B8056 near to Badachro giving access to the few homes above the bay. Loch Gairloch lies in the distance.
Road descending to Camas na h-Airigh
The road leaves the B8056 near to Badachro giving access to the few homes above the bay. Loch Gairloch lies in the distance.
B8056 above Leacnasaide Leacnasaide is a small community above Loch Shieldaig; the B8056 is seen here passing above it on its way to Red Point.
B8056 above Leacnasaide
Leacnasaide is a small community above Loch Shieldaig; the B8056 is seen here passing above it on its way to Red Point.
Woodland above Leacnasaide
Woodland above Leacnasaide
Scrubland near Leacnasaide
Scrubland near Leacnasaide
The Red Point road west of Shieldaig Single track road with passing places.
The Red Point road west of Shieldaig
Single track road with passing places.
View towards Gairloch Bay Looking over mixed scrub to the bay, and the houses on its north shore.
View towards Gairloch Bay
Looking over mixed scrub to the bay, and the houses on its north shore.
Scrubland near Leacnasaide
Scrubland near Leacnasaide
Post box at Leacnasaide
Post box at Leacnasaide
Leac na Saighde
Leac na Saighde
Road (B8056) near Lecnasaide Looking south-eastward.
Road (B8056) near Lecnasaide
Looking south-eastward.
Road (B8056) near Lecnasaide Looking north-westward.
Road (B8056) near Lecnasaide
Looking north-westward.
Birch wood near Loch Shieldaig Much of the land beside the B8056 through Badachro is wooded. The trees here are young suggesting reversion to woodland.
Birch wood near Loch Shieldaig
Much of the land beside the B8056 through Badachro is wooded. The trees here are young suggesting reversion to woodland.
B8056 Between Shieldaig and Badachro.
B8056
Between Shieldaig and Badachro.
Birch wood, Shieldaig Some of the woodland along the road between Kerrysdale and Badachro.
Birch wood, Shieldaig
Some of the woodland along the road between Kerrysdale and Badachro.
B8056 The B8056 is a dead end road in Wester Ross. It runs 9 miles from the A832 to Redpoint.
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B8056
The B8056 is a dead end road in Wester Ross. It runs 9 miles from the A832 to Redpoint. LinkExternal link
Bridge on the River Kerry
Bridge on the River Kerry
Charlestown Pier
Charlestown Pier
Gairloch harbour from the pier
Gairloch harbour from the pier
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Lochan Dubh nan Cailleach is located at Grid Ref: NG8173 (Lat: 57.696699, Lng: -5.6690747)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

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Located within 500m of 57.696699,-5.6690747
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Lat/Long: 57.700346/-5.6734111
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 57.7003404/-5.673584
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