Loch an Droighinn

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

Scotland

Loch an Droighinn

Forest track junction, Attadale The track ahead leads towards Loch an Iasaich. — Forest track junction, Attadale Credit: Jim Barton

Loch an Droighinn is a freshwater loch located in Ross-shire, Scotland. The loch is situated near the small village of Strathpeffer and is surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills. It is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts, as the loch is home to a variety of fish species including brown trout and perch.

The water in Loch an Droighinn is clear and clean, making it an ideal habitat for aquatic life. The loch is also home to a variety of bird species, making it a great spot for birdwatching. Visitors can often spot ducks, swans, and other waterfowl in the area.

The surrounding area of Loch an Droighinn is rich in natural beauty, with plenty of walking trails and scenic viewpoints for visitors to enjoy. The loch is also a popular spot for picnicking and relaxing by the water's edge.

Overall, Loch an Droighinn is a peaceful and picturesque destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

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Forest track junction, Attadale The track ahead leads towards Loch an Iasaich.

Forest track junction, Attadale

The track ahead leads towards Loch an Iasaich.

Ford on forest track, Attadale The track here crosses the outflow from Loch an Iasaich.

Ford on forest track, Attadale

The track here crosses the outflow from Loch an Iasaich.

Open moor and forest, Attadale Either side of the Allt a&#039; Ghiubhais has been left unplanted on these hills S of the River Attadale.

Open moor and forest, Attadale

Either side of the Allt a' Ghiubhais has been left unplanted on these hills S of the River Attadale.

Allt a'Ghiubhais, Attadale The forest track fords the &#039;stream of the pine trees&#039; by a small rocky gorge just downstream.

Allt a'Ghiubhais, Attadale

The forest track fords the 'stream of the pine trees' by a small rocky gorge just downstream.

Forest fence near the Allt a' Ghiubhais The boundary fence between the plantation and open hillside by the Allt a&#039; Ghiubhais, Attadale Estate.

Forest fence near the Allt a' Ghiubhais

The boundary fence between the plantation and open hillside by the Allt a' Ghiubhais, Attadale Estate.

Forest track, Attadale A track in the plantation W of the Allt a&#039; Ghiubhais.

Forest track, Attadale

A track in the plantation W of the Allt a' Ghiubhais.

Lochan Fuar The &#039;cold lochan&#039; on the moorland N of Mam Attadail.

Lochan Fuar

The 'cold lochan' on the moorland N of Mam Attadail.

Loch an Iasaich The largest lochan in this partly forested area of the Attadale estate.

Loch an Iasaich

The largest lochan in this partly forested area of the Attadale estate.

Plantations near Loch an Iasaich Looking NE from Carn Allt na Bradh.

Plantations near Loch an Iasaich

Looking NE from Carn Allt na Bradh.

Power line to Attadale Pole-mounted power lines coming up from Glen Ling and crossing the ridge near Loch an Isaich.

Power line to Attadale

Pole-mounted power lines coming up from Glen Ling and crossing the ridge near Loch an Isaich.

Path to Attadale A gate in the deer fence where the path from Killilan and Glen Ling enters the plantations near Loch an Isaich.

Path to Attadale

A gate in the deer fence where the path from Killilan and Glen Ling enters the plantations near Loch an Isaich.

Lochan below Carn Allt na Bradh A small lochan near the forest edge, not named on the 1:25,000 map.

Lochan below Carn Allt na Bradh

A small lochan near the forest edge, not named on the 1:25,000 map.

Track near Loch an Iasaich A pleasant walk through open and wooded areas with occasional views to the higher hills around Strath Carron.

Track near Loch an Iasaich

A pleasant walk through open and wooded areas with occasional views to the higher hills around Strath Carron.

Hydro construction road, Attadale The track up from Attadale has been widened for contractors vehicles constructing the hydroelectric scheme at Uisge Dubh near Bendronaig Lodge - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.waterpowermagazine.com/news/newswork-underway-on-three-new-hydro-schemes-scotland-4936583" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.waterpowermagazine.com/news/newswork-underway-on-three-new-hydro-schemes-scotland-4936583">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> for further information. The contractors will be required to reinstate the widened road once construction is finished.

A number of Highland estates are having small to medium hydro schemes installed at present.

Hydro construction road, Attadale

The track up from Attadale has been widened for contractors vehicles constructing the hydroelectric scheme at Uisge Dubh near Bendronaig Lodge - see Link

for further information. The contractors will be required to reinstate the widened road once construction is finished. A number of Highland estates are having small to medium hydro schemes installed at present.

Southern end of Loch na Caillich One of a number of small lochs on the heather moorland between Attadale and Glen Ling.

Southern end of Loch na Caillich

One of a number of small lochs on the heather moorland between Attadale and Glen Ling.

Road roller in the hills, Attadale The slightly incongruous sight of a contractors road roller working on the hydro access road with Loch Carron beyond. The hydro scheme is outlined at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.waterpowermagazine.com/news/newswork-underway-on-three-new-hydro-schemes-scotland-4936583" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.waterpowermagazine.com/news/newswork-underway-on-three-new-hydro-schemes-scotland-4936583">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>.

Road roller in the hills, Attadale

The slightly incongruous sight of a contractors road roller working on the hydro access road with Loch Carron beyond. The hydro scheme is outlined at Link

.

Heather moorland, Attadale Estate Lumpy heather moorland with no paths and boggy bits, unsurprisingly a good place to get away from the crowds. The hills on the south side of Glen Ling are in the background.

Heather moorland, Attadale Estate

Lumpy heather moorland with no paths and boggy bits, unsurprisingly a good place to get away from the crowds. The hills on the south side of Glen Ling are in the background.

Cairn, Meall Ruadh A cairn at about 450m overlooking Attadale and Loch Carron, though the highest point of the hill (456m) is about 500m to the east.

Cairn, Meall Ruadh

A cairn at about 450m overlooking Attadale and Loch Carron, though the highest point of the hill (456m) is about 500m to the east.

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Loch an Droighinn is located at Grid Ref: NG9536 (Lat: 57.372126, Lng: -5.3963123)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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