Loch Baile a' Ghobhainn

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Argyllshire

Scotland

Loch Baile a' Ghobhainn

Eilean Dubh Island in Lynn of Lorn. — Eilean Dubh Credit: Hugh Venables

Loch Baile a' Ghobhainn, located in Argyllshire, Scotland, is a picturesque freshwater loch surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. The loch covers an area of approximately 50 acres and has a maximum depth of around 20 meters. It is fed by small streams and springs that flow down from the surrounding hills.

The shores of Loch Baile a' Ghobhainn are lined with lush vegetation, including reeds, grasses, and wildflowers, providing a habitat for a variety of bird species such as ducks, swans, and herons. The calm waters of the loch are also home to a diverse range of aquatic life, including fish, amphibians, and invertebrates.

Visitors to Loch Baile a' Ghobhainn can enjoy a range of outdoor activities such as fishing, birdwatching, and hiking along the scenic trails that surround the loch. The tranquil setting of the loch makes it a popular spot for picnicking and nature watching.

Overall, Loch Baile a' Ghobhainn is a peaceful and idyllic destination for those seeking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

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Loch Baile a' Ghobhainn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.526914/-5.4813513 or Grid Reference NM8542. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Eilean Dubh

Island in Lynn of Lorn.

Hugh Venables

South end of Eilean Dubh

Island in Lynn of Lorn.

Hugh Venables

Tirefour Castle

View towards the broch on Lismore from Eriska.

Richard Webb

Calmac ferry MV Eigg at Achnacroish

The Calmac ferry Eigg at Achnacroish, Lismore after unloading vehicles and passengers from an Oban sailing. The Eigg was launched in 1974, and has provided a ferry service to the Isle of Lismore for many years.

William Starkey

The Headcorn at Achnacroish harbour

The Headcorn (Clovelly Class A 1766), a work/dive boat approaching the pier at Achnacroish, Lismore. Headcorn is 24.4 metres in length and was launched in 1972.

William Starkey

Old steamer pier, Achnacroish

The old pier, with its faded 'Lismore' sign, is no longer used; the car ferry from Oban uses the adjacent slipway. According to a plaque on the wall, it was built in 1880 by contractors A & K Macdonald and J Goodwin & Co, with John Strainge as engineer.

Bob Jones

Achnacroish harbour, Lismore

The slipway for the Oban ferry is at the left. The disused pier seen in other images (e.g. NM8540 : Approaching Achnacroish pier) is just off the right of the picture. In the distance one sees mountains on the mainland: Ben Starav, Beinn a'Bheitheir and summits between.

Alec MacKinnon

Lismore scene near Castle Coeffin

People walking to or from the dramatic Castle Coeffin use the path just to the left of the dry-stane dyke. The field in the foreground is boggy with lots of meadowsweet - like very many other spots at this time of year. The hills in the distance are on the mainland, on the far side of Loch Linnhe.

Alec MacKinnon

Lismore coastline near Castle Coeffin

The photo is taken from Castle Coeffin itself, looking north-east along the coastline of Lismore with Ardgour beyond, across Loch Linnhe.

Alec MacKinnon

Road to Balnagown

The 'main' road, that runs the length of Lismore, runs left to right across the picture. To the left side we see the junction with the road that runs to Balnagown (and comes to an end there). The photo was taken from just in front of the cafe at the Lismore historical museum.

Alec MacKinnon

Approaching Tirefour broch

The Iron Age broch of Tirefour is in an excellent state of repair. As seen here it stands clearly in view as one approaches along the ridge from the Achnacroish direction.

Alec MacKinnon

Newly cut hayfield on Lismore

The hills beyond are on the mainland.

Alec MacKinnon

Monument to Waverley Arthur Cameron

On the east coast of Lismore this monument commemorates the drowning of Waverley Arthur Cameron in a yachting accident off the shore here on 4 June 1891. It was erected by his father, Duncan Cameron, founder of the Oban Times. Waverley Cameron was editor of the Oban Times at the time of the accident.

Alec MacKinnon