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The Little Gorge Pool

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Buteshire

Scotland

The Little Gorge Pool

The Machrie Moor road at Machrie Farm
The Machrie Moor road at Machrie Farm Credit: Gordon Brown

The Little Gorge Pool is a small but picturesque body of water located in Buteshire, Scotland. It is often referred to as a pool due to its size and shape, resembling a small pond or lake. The pool is nestled within a lush green landscape, surrounded by tall trees and shrubs, creating a tranquil and secluded atmosphere.

Despite its small size, the Little Gorge Pool is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike to relax and enjoy nature. The clear freshwater is perfect for swimming and fishing, with an abundance of fish species such as trout and perch inhabiting the pool.

Surrounding the pool is a freshwater marsh, providing a habitat for a variety of plant and animal species. Visitors can spot a range of bird species, including herons and ducks, making it a popular spot for birdwatching.

Overall, the Little Gorge Pool is a charming natural oasis in Buteshire, offering a peaceful retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and connect with nature.

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The Little Gorge Pool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.545408/-5.2995789 or Grid Reference NR9132. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Machrie Moor road at Machrie Farm
The Machrie Moor road at Machrie Farm
The superb House of Machrie For many years the House of Machrie was the farmhouse for the principal farm on the island. It is now available for self-catering rental.
The superb House of Machrie
For many years the House of Machrie was the farmhouse for the principal farm on the island. It is now available for self-catering rental.
The Machrie Moor road The mist and low cloud has never quite cleared the tops, although lower down it is sunny and about 24 degrees.
The Machrie Moor road
The mist and low cloud has never quite cleared the tops, although lower down it is sunny and about 24 degrees.
Heather in bloom by the Machrie Moor road
Heather in bloom by the Machrie Moor road
Cattle grid on the Machrie Moor road
Cattle grid on the Machrie Moor road
Gate Cottage on the Machrie Moor road
Gate Cottage on the Machrie Moor road
New forestry track off the Machrie Moor road
New forestry track off the Machrie Moor road
Glaister Bridge on the Machrie Moor road This carries the moor road over the Machrie Water.
Glaister Bridge on the Machrie Moor road
This carries the moor road over the Machrie Water.
The Machrie Water at Glaister Bridge
The Machrie Water at Glaister Bridge
Sliabh nan Carraigean 'Moor of the standing stones' — <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=tYOoDwAAQBAJ&lpg=PA347&ots=-VwadTxSSw&dq=Sliabh%20nan%20Carraigean&pg=PA347#v=onepage&q=Sliabh%20nan%20Carraigean&f=false" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=tYOoDwAAQBAJ&lpg=PA347&ots=-VwadTxSSw&dq=Sliabh%20nan%20Carraigean&pg=PA347#v=onepage&q=Sliabh%20nan%20Carraigean&f=false">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> Evidence of peat cutting can be seen — <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/184112/arran-sliabh-nan-carraigean" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/184112/arran-sliabh-nan-carraigean">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> ‌
Sliabh nan Carraigean
'Moor of the standing stones' — LinkExternal link Evidence of peat cutting can be seen — LinkExternal link ‌
Ruined wall
Ruined wall
Moss Farm Road Stone Circle, Arran Moss Farm Road Stone Circle is a Bronze Age ring cairn which has been disturbed over the centuries by stone robbing and other activities. Seven upright stones remain, each about 1.3m tall. Originally it comprised of a ring of upright stones surrounding a low cairn of boulders about 22m in diameter.
Moss Farm Road Stone Circle, Arran
Moss Farm Road Stone Circle is a Bronze Age ring cairn which has been disturbed over the centuries by stone robbing and other activities. Seven upright stones remain, each about 1.3m tall. Originally it comprised of a ring of upright stones surrounding a low cairn of boulders about 22m in diameter.
Moss Farm Road Stone Circle, Arran Moss Farm Road Stone Circle is a Bronze Age ring cairn which has been disturbed over the centuries by stone robbing and other activities. Seven upright stones remain, each about 1.3m tall. Originally it comprised of a ring of upright stones surrounding a low cairn of boulders about 22m in diameter.
Moss Farm Road Stone Circle, Arran
Moss Farm Road Stone Circle is a Bronze Age ring cairn which has been disturbed over the centuries by stone robbing and other activities. Seven upright stones remain, each about 1.3m tall. Originally it comprised of a ring of upright stones surrounding a low cairn of boulders about 22m in diameter.
Moss Farm Road Stone Circle, Arran Moss Farm Road Stone Circle is a Bronze Age ring cairn which has been disturbed over the centuries by stone robbing and other activities. Seven upright stones remain, each about 1.3m tall. Originally it comprised of a ring of upright stones surrounding a low cairn of boulders about 22m in diameter.
Moss Farm Road Stone Circle, Arran
Moss Farm Road Stone Circle is a Bronze Age ring cairn which has been disturbed over the centuries by stone robbing and other activities. Seven upright stones remain, each about 1.3m tall. Originally it comprised of a ring of upright stones surrounding a low cairn of boulders about 22m in diameter.
Moss Farm Road Stone Circle, Arran Moss Farm Road Stone Circle is a Bronze Age ring cairn which has been disturbed over the centuries by stone robbing and other activities. Seven upright stones remain, each about 1.3m tall. Originally it comprised of a ring of upright stones surrounding a low cairn of boulders about 22m in diameter.
Moss Farm Road Stone Circle, Arran
Moss Farm Road Stone Circle is a Bronze Age ring cairn which has been disturbed over the centuries by stone robbing and other activities. Seven upright stones remain, each about 1.3m tall. Originally it comprised of a ring of upright stones surrounding a low cairn of boulders about 22m in diameter.
A tree seen from the path to Machrie Moor Standing Stones, Arran
A tree seen from the path to Machrie Moor Standing Stones, Arran
A view towards Kilbrannan Sound from the path to Machrie Moor Standing Stones, Arran
A view towards Kilbrannan Sound from the path to Machrie Moor Standing Stones, Arran
A view from the path to Machrie Moor Standing Stones, Arran
A view from the path to Machrie Moor Standing Stones, Arran
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The Little Gorge Pool is located at Grid Ref: NR9132 (Lat: 55.545408, Lng: -5.2995789)

Unitary Authority: North Ayrshire

Police Authority: Ayrshire

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