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Loch na Craoibhe Chaorainn

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Argyllshire

Scotland

Loch na Craoibhe Chaorainn

Kilneuair - Auchindrain Drove Road For more info. see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/361895" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/361895">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Kilneuair - Auchindrain Drove Road Credit: Mick Garratt

Loch na Craoibhe Chaorainn is a freshwater loch located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The loch is surrounded by rugged hills and dense forests, creating a picturesque and tranquil setting. The name Loch na Craoibhe Chaorainn translates to "lake of the rowan tree of the mountain ash" in Gaelic, referencing the abundance of rowan trees that grow along its shores.

The loch is relatively small in size, with a surface area of approximately 10 hectares. It is fed by several small streams and has a maximum depth of around 10 meters. The water in Loch na Craoibhe Chaorainn is clear and pristine, supporting a variety of aquatic plants and wildlife.

The loch is a popular destination for fishing, with anglers coming to catch brown trout and perch. It is also a haven for birdwatchers, as the surrounding area is home to a diverse range of bird species, including ospreys, herons, and golden eagles.

Overall, Loch na Craoibhe Chaorainn is a hidden gem in the Scottish Highlands, offering visitors a chance to experience the natural beauty and tranquility of the region.

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Loch na Craoibhe Chaorainn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.162732/-5.3603593 or Grid Reference NM9101. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Kilneuair - Auchindrain Drove Road For more info. see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/361895" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/361895">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Kilneuair - Auchindrain Drove Road
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Moorland view A small, rocky ridge lies between the viewpoint and Lòn Bealaich Ruaidh, the pool of the red bealach, which is the flat boggy area in front of the heather-clad line of low hills. The hill road to Loch Gainmheach can be seen to left of the photograph. This follows the line of the ancient drove road from Lochaweside to Lochfyneside.
Moorland view
A small, rocky ridge lies between the viewpoint and Lòn Bealaich Ruaidh, the pool of the red bealach, which is the flat boggy area in front of the heather-clad line of low hills. The hill road to Loch Gainmheach can be seen to left of the photograph. This follows the line of the ancient drove road from Lochaweside to Lochfyneside.
A'Chruach
A'Chruach
Cnoc Ghreum Rough moorland above Loch Awe. There are more gentle bits where lime content in the rock has led to better quality grass, kept cropped by the deer and sheep.
Cnoc Ghreum
Rough moorland above Loch Awe. There are more gentle bits where lime content in the rock has led to better quality grass, kept cropped by the deer and sheep.
Rock outcrops, Cnoc Ghreum Easier going here than on most of the moorland around here. The grass is better quality and grazed enthusiastically. There are lime kilns down at Loch Awe so this is probably calcium and magnesium rich rock. A' Chruach is in the background.
Rock outcrops, Cnoc Ghreum
Easier going here than on most of the moorland around here. The grass is better quality and grazed enthusiastically. There are lime kilns down at Loch Awe so this is probably calcium and magnesium rich rock. A' Chruach is in the background.
Summit, Cnoc Ghreum Set in rough moorland.
Summit, Cnoc Ghreum
Set in rough moorland.
Loch Tunnaig One of the many lochs in the hills between Loch Fyne and Loch Awe.
Loch Tunnaig
One of the many lochs in the hills between Loch Fyne and Loch Awe.
Alluvial Fan, Loch Gainmheach A burn draining ground about Sìdh Mòr has started to fill in the loch. Shallow water can extend some distance as I found out the hard way recently in Loch Lomond. Loch Gainmheach has been slightly enlarged by a small dam.
Alluvial Fan, Loch Gainmheach
A burn draining ground about Sìdh Mòr has started to fill in the loch. Shallow water can extend some distance as I found out the hard way recently in Loch Lomond. Loch Gainmheach has been slightly enlarged by a small dam.
Sìdh Mòr and Loch Gainmheach Moorland and a slightly enlarged loch, Ederline Estate.
Sìdh Mòr and Loch Gainmheach
Moorland and a slightly enlarged loch, Ederline Estate.
The enlarged Loch Gainmheach View towards the boathouse at the head of the loch.
The enlarged Loch Gainmheach
View towards the boathouse at the head of the loch.
Moorland by Loch Gainmheach
Moorland by Loch Gainmheach
Moorland by Loch Gainmheach There was a wind scoping mast up so this view towards Jura will probably change.
Moorland by Loch Gainmheach
There was a wind scoping mast up so this view towards Jura will probably change.
Moorland by Loch Gainmheach North from a grassy summit west of Loch Gainmheach. The dam road has blended in well. Using it opens up some very fine views for not a lot of effort.
Moorland by Loch Gainmheach
North from a grassy summit west of Loch Gainmheach. The dam road has blended in well. Using it opens up some very fine views for not a lot of effort.
Loch Gainmheach Enlarged slightly for hydro electric generation, this is the biggest of a group of lochs in the hills between Loch Fyne and Loch Awe.
Loch Gainmheach
Enlarged slightly for hydro electric generation, this is the biggest of a group of lochs in the hills between Loch Fyne and Loch Awe.
Cnoc Ghreum Moorland, often rough, Ederline Estate.
Cnoc Ghreum
Moorland, often rough, Ederline Estate.
Bealach Ruadh The modernised (hydroelectric maintenance) drove road to Carron and Furnace facing a steep climb to the ridge west of Loch Gainmheach.
Bealach Ruadh
The modernised (hydroelectric maintenance) drove road to Carron and Furnace facing a steep climb to the ridge west of Loch Gainmheach.
Wetland, Bealach Ruadh Succession from a loch.
Wetland, Bealach Ruadh
Succession from a loch.
Drove road, Bealach Ruadh The modernised (hydroelectric maintenance) drove road to Carron and Furnace.
Drove road, Bealach Ruadh
The modernised (hydroelectric maintenance) drove road to Carron and Furnace.
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Loch na Craoibhe Chaorainn is located at Grid Ref: NM9101 (Lat: 56.162732, Lng: -5.3603593)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

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