An Con Eas

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

Scotland

An Con Eas

A896 passing Glen Cottage The A896 runs 32 miles from Strathcarron to Kinlochewe.
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A896 passing Glen Cottage Credit: N Chadwick

An Con Eas, located in Ross-shire, Scotland, is a picturesque freshwater marsh encompassing a lake, pool, and pond. Nestled amidst the stunning Scottish Highlands, this natural habitat offers a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers.

The centerpiece of An Con Eas is the lake, which stretches over a considerable area. Its crystal-clear waters provide a serene environment while reflecting the surrounding lush greenery and towering mountains. The lake is fed by several small streams that flow down from the nearby hills, ensuring a constant supply of fresh water.

Adjacent to the lake, a smaller pool can be found, which is home to various aquatic plant species. The pool attracts a myriad of waterfowl, such as ducks, geese, and swans, creating a vibrant scene as they glide across the tranquil waters.

Further inland, a peaceful pond adds to the diversity of the marshland. The pond is teeming with aquatic life, including fish, frogs, and insects, creating a thriving ecosystem. Visitors can observe these fascinating creatures while enjoying the peaceful ambiance of the surroundings.

The marshland at An Con Eas is characterized by its rich biodiversity. A variety of plant species, such as reeds, rushes, and water lilies, thrive in the marshy terrain. This vegetation provides shelter and sustenance for numerous bird species, amphibians, and insects.

Overall, An Con Eas offers a serene and captivating natural environment. Its combination of a lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh creates a unique and diverse ecosystem, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts seeking tranquility and the opportunity to observe wildlife in its natural habitat.

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A896 passing Glen Cottage The A896 runs 32 miles from Strathcarron to Kinlochewe.
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A896 passing Glen Cottage
The A896 runs 32 miles from Strathcarron to Kinlochewe. LinkExternal link
A896 The A896 runs 32 miles from Strathcarron to Kinlochewe.
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A896
The A896 runs 32 miles from Strathcarron to Kinlochewe. LinkExternal link
A896, Glen Torridon The A896 runs 32 miles from Strathcarron to Kinlochewe.
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A896, Glen Torridon
The A896 runs 32 miles from Strathcarron to Kinlochewe. LinkExternal link
A896, Glen Torridon The A896 runs 32 miles from Strathcarron to Kinlochewe.
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A896, Glen Torridon
The A896 runs 32 miles from Strathcarron to Kinlochewe. LinkExternal link
A896 The A896 runs 32 miles from Strathcarron to Kinlochewe.
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A896
The A896 runs 32 miles from Strathcarron to Kinlochewe. LinkExternal link
A896, Glen Torridon The A896 runs 32 miles from Strathcarron to Kinlochewe.
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A896, Glen Torridon
The A896 runs 32 miles from Strathcarron to Kinlochewe. LinkExternal link
A896, Glen Torridon The A896 runs 32 miles from Strathcarron to Kinlochewe.
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A896, Glen Torridon
The A896 runs 32 miles from Strathcarron to Kinlochewe. LinkExternal link
A896, Glen Torridon The A896 runs 32 miles from Strathcarron to Kinlochewe.
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A896, Glen Torridon
The A896 runs 32 miles from Strathcarron to Kinlochewe. LinkExternal link
Scottish Hill Tracks 299 and 300 above Loch Torridon In places the track crosses slabs of flat bedding rock, and here helpfully the edge of the path has been marked by stones.
Scottish Hill Tracks 299 and 300 above Loch Torridon
In places the track crosses slabs of flat bedding rock, and here helpfully the edge of the path has been marked by stones.
Inner Loch Torridon and Torridon village from Hill Track 299/300 A view of the transition from moorland brown to greens at the head of Loch Torridon.  Beinn Alligin is the distinctive mountain across Loch Torridon.
Inner Loch Torridon and Torridon village from Hill Track 299/300
A view of the transition from moorland brown to greens at the head of Loch Torridon. Beinn Alligin is the distinctive mountain across Loch Torridon.
Hill Track from Annat to Coulags and Achnashellach The two routes are designated Scottish Hill Tracks 299 and 300, but share the same route out of Annat.
Hill Track from Annat to Coulags and Achnashellach
The two routes are designated Scottish Hill Tracks 299 and 300, but share the same route out of Annat.
Hill Track to Annat from Achnashellach and Coulags Scotways Hill Tracks 299 and 300 make a gradual descent for around 700 metres elevation down to the sea at Annat.
Hill Track to Annat from Achnashellach and Coulags
Scotways Hill Tracks 299 and 300 make a gradual descent for around 700 metres elevation down to the sea at Annat.
Scotways Hill Track 299/300 to Glen Carron The route climbs to 700 metres before its descent through Coire Lair to Achnashellach.
Scotways Hill Track 299/300 to Glen Carron
The route climbs to 700 metres before its descent through Coire Lair to Achnashellach.
Descending towards Annat on the Hill Track The track here follows a bedding plane making it easy underfoot. Loch Torridon in the background.
Descending towards Annat on the Hill Track
The track here follows a bedding plane making it easy underfoot. Loch Torridon in the background.
Glen Torridon from the hill track to Annat The sides of Liathach and Beinn Eighe dominate the northern side of Glen Torridon.
Glen Torridon from the hill track to Annat
The sides of Liathach and Beinn Eighe dominate the northern side of Glen Torridon.
Boulders and bedding plane above Glen Torridon Liathach and Beinn Eighe dominate the north side of Glen Torridon.
Boulders and bedding plane above Glen Torridon
Liathach and Beinn Eighe dominate the north side of Glen Torridon.
On the path to Annat Downhill virtually all the way from here.
On the path to Annat
Downhill virtually all the way from here.
Torridon village from above Annat The village is dwarfed by the flanks of Liathach.
Torridon village from above Annat
The village is dwarfed by the flanks of Liathach.
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An Con Eas is located at Grid Ref: NG9155 (Lat: 57.540446, Lng: -5.4857102)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///tiling.instant.stance. Near Kinlochewe, Highland

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Poll Dubh An Con Eas

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