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Loch a' Choin Duibh

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

Scotland

Loch a' Choin Duibh

Lochan Dubh Lovely little Lochan Dubh on the very rough path between Diabaig and Alligin Shuas. Little peak in centre is unnamed on maps while to the right is Ben Shieldaig.
Lochan Dubh Credit: Adam Ward

Loch a' Choin Duibh is a small freshwater loch located in Ross-shire, Scotland. The loch is surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, creating a picturesque and serene setting. The name Loch a' Choin Duibh translates to "the loch of the black dog" in Gaelic.

The loch is relatively shallow, with a maximum depth of around 10 meters, and covers an area of approximately 5 hectares. It is fed by small streams and springs, providing a constant flow of fresh water. The water in the loch is clear and clean, supporting a variety of aquatic life such as fish, insects, and waterfowl.

The shores of Loch a' Choin Duibh are lined with reeds and other aquatic plants, creating a habitat for a diverse range of wildlife. Birdwatchers may spot species such as herons, ducks, and swans around the loch, while anglers can try their luck at catching trout or perch.

Visitors to Loch a' Choin Duibh can enjoy peaceful walks along the shore, picnics overlooking the water, or simply take in the natural beauty of this hidden gem in the Scottish Highlands.

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Loch a' Choin Duibh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.55897/-5.651097 or Grid Reference NG8157. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lochan Dubh Lovely little Lochan Dubh on the very rough path between Diabaig and Alligin Shuas. Little peak in centre is unnamed on maps while to the right is Ben Shieldaig.
Lochan Dubh
Lovely little Lochan Dubh on the very rough path between Diabaig and Alligin Shuas. Little peak in centre is unnamed on maps while to the right is Ben Shieldaig.
Lochan Dubh On the coastal path between Diabaig and Inveralligin. Loch Shieldaig is in the distance.
Lochan Dubh
On the coastal path between Diabaig and Inveralligin. Loch Shieldaig is in the distance.
Lochan Dubh On the coastal path between Diabaig and Inveralligin.
Lochan Dubh
On the coastal path between Diabaig and Inveralligin.
Above Port Laire Looking across Loch Torridon from the headland above Port Laire.
Above Port Laire
Looking across Loch Torridon from the headland above Port Laire.
Old settlement, Port Laire
Old settlement, Port Laire
Loch a Bhealaich Mhòir
Loch a Bhealaich Mhòir
Loch Shieldaig from above Port Laire A fine viewpoint from beside the Diabaig to Inveralligin footpath. Port Laire is the small bay in the immediate foreground. Ben Shieldaig is the hill in the very centre of the view. The major Torridon mountains are not seen from here. An isolated cottage lies below - accessible only by a part of this footpath or by sea.
Loch Shieldaig from above Port Laire
A fine viewpoint from beside the Diabaig to Inveralligin footpath. Port Laire is the small bay in the immediate foreground. Ben Shieldaig is the hill in the very centre of the view. The major Torridon mountains are not seen from here. An isolated cottage lies below - accessible only by a part of this footpath or by sea.
Lochan Dubh Immediately beside the Diabaig to Inveralligin footpath.
Lochan Dubh
Immediately beside the Diabaig to Inveralligin footpath.
Lochan Dubh The stony outflow from Lochan Dubh. Just visible in the distance across Loch Shieldaig is Shieldaig Island and (very hard to discern) Shieldaig itself.
Lochan Dubh
The stony outflow from Lochan Dubh. Just visible in the distance across Loch Shieldaig is Shieldaig Island and (very hard to discern) Shieldaig itself.
Walking the coast path at Lochan Dubh An interesting and exciting little path winds around the rocky coast from Lower Diabaig to Inveralligin on the north shore of Loch Torridon.
Walking the coast path at Lochan Dubh
An interesting and exciting little path winds around the rocky coast from Lower Diabaig to Inveralligin on the north shore of Loch Torridon.
Winter coastline near Diabaig Looking across Loch Shieldaig to Ben Shieldaig on the first day of 2010. The ground is completely frozen and very icy. At the far left can be seen a cottage accessible only by path or boat.
Winter coastline near Diabaig
Looking across Loch Shieldaig to Ben Shieldaig on the first day of 2010. The ground is completely frozen and very icy. At the far left can be seen a cottage accessible only by path or boat.
Lochan Dubh The black lochan, beside the path that joins Diabaig and Alligin Shuas.
Lochan Dubh
The black lochan, beside the path that joins Diabaig and Alligin Shuas.
Above Port Laire Looking towards Loch Torridon from the Diabaig coastal path.
Above Port Laire
Looking towards Loch Torridon from the Diabaig coastal path.
Fishing store at the end of the Shieldaig peninsula
Fishing store at the end of the Shieldaig peninsula
The road to Canapress
The road to Canapress
The road to Diabeg
The road to Diabeg
Looking north from the viewpoint
Looking north from the viewpoint
Sit A While Not a bad place to sit and eat lunch and ponder. Liathach appears to be making smoke signals while to the right is Upper Loch Torridon.
Sit A While
Not a bad place to sit and eat lunch and ponder. Liathach appears to be making smoke signals while to the right is Upper Loch Torridon.
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Loch a' Choin Duibh is located at Grid Ref: NG8157 (Lat: 57.55897, Lng: -5.651097)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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