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Loch Melemon

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Ayrshire

Scotland

Loch Melemon

Knockdolian Hill Viewed from Ballantrae Harbour.
Knockdolian Hill Credit: Billy McCrorie

Loch Melemon is a picturesque freshwater body located in Ayrshire, Scotland. Nestled amidst the stunning Scottish countryside, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility.

Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, Loch Melemon is surrounded by lush greenery, rolling hills, and beautiful woodlands, creating a serene and idyllic atmosphere. The crystal-clear waters of the loch are fed by several small streams, ensuring a constant flow of fresh water.

The diverse ecosystem of Loch Melemon supports a wide array of flora and fauna. The surrounding marshes and wetlands provide a habitat for a variety of aquatic plants, including water lilies and reeds. These plants, in turn, attract numerous bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers. Common sightings include ducks, swans, herons, and occasionally even ospreys.

The loch also offers recreational activities such as fishing and boating. Anglers can try their luck at catching brown trout, which thrive in the nutrient-rich waters. Boating enthusiasts can explore the tranquil surroundings, taking in the breathtaking scenery and enjoying the peaceful ambiance.

Surrounded by walking trails and picnic areas, Loch Melemon provides ample opportunities for visitors to immerse themselves in nature. It is a perfect spot for a leisurely stroll, a family picnic, or simply to unwind and enjoy the beauty of the Scottish countryside.

Overall, Loch Melemon is a hidden gem in Ayrshire, offering a peaceful retreat for nature lovers and a chance to experience the beauty of Scotland's landscapes and wildlife.

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Loch Melemon Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.131969/-4.9518515 or Grid Reference NX1185. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Knockdolian Hill Viewed from Ballantrae Harbour.
Knockdolian Hill
Viewed from Ballantrae Harbour.
Knockdolian Trig Point No Flush Bracket
Knockdolian Trig Point No Flush Bracket
Footpath sign to Knockdolian
Footpath sign to Knockdolian
View to Bougang Farm Looking over rough pasture and derelict quarrying structures to Bougang Farm.
View to Bougang Farm
Looking over rough pasture and derelict quarrying structures to Bougang Farm.
Flooded quarry A flooded quarry known on the map as The Dam.
Flooded quarry
A flooded quarry known on the map as The Dam.
Former limekiln Buildings associated with the flooded quarry further up the hill are identified as a limekiln on the 1856 OS map, but apparently disused and no longer named on editions from the end of the century.
Former limekiln
Buildings associated with the flooded quarry further up the hill are identified as a limekiln on the 1856 OS map, but apparently disused and no longer named on editions from the end of the century.
Cultivated field The crop and stubble have gone and the ground has been ploughed and harrowed. A few days later I could see tractors at work making drills, possibly for potatoes, but it seemed early for that. Knockdolian looks on from a distance.
Cultivated field
The crop and stubble have gone and the ground has been ploughed and harrowed. A few days later I could see tractors at work making drills, possibly for potatoes, but it seemed early for that. Knockdolian looks on from a distance.
The great cowscape Seemingly endless pasture fields on both sides of the marshy Duhorn Burn.
The great cowscape
Seemingly endless pasture fields on both sides of the marshy Duhorn Burn.
Pasture by Knockdolian Barns The great cowscape continues as the land descends towards the River Stinchar. There are cottages by the junction of the road to Colmonell.
Pasture by Knockdolian Barns
The great cowscape continues as the land descends towards the River Stinchar. There are cottages by the junction of the road to Colmonell.
Drumlin topography The valley of the River Stinchar is deeply eroded by glacial ice following a line of faulted ground on the margin of the Ballantrae Ophiolite complex. On its way to Colmonell the road skirts the margin of a fine drumlin which is a remnant of that glacial period.
Drumlin topography
The valley of the River Stinchar is deeply eroded by glacial ice following a line of faulted ground on the margin of the Ballantrae Ophiolite complex. On its way to Colmonell the road skirts the margin of a fine drumlin which is a remnant of that glacial period.
River Stinchar A stretch of this fine river by Macherquhat.
River Stinchar
A stretch of this fine river by Macherquhat.
Steep pasture Looking across steep pasture land with the hill of Knockdolian in the distance.
Steep pasture
Looking across steep pasture land with the hill of Knockdolian in the distance.
Rock outcrops Rock outcrops adorned with gorse bushes form an edge on the lower slopes of Knockdolian. No particular excitement attaches to these mossy outcrops, but they comprise basaltic breccia attributed to the Balcreuchan Group and are part of the Ballantrae Ophiolite Complex, of Ordovician age.
Rock outcrops
Rock outcrops adorned with gorse bushes form an edge on the lower slopes of Knockdolian. No particular excitement attaches to these mossy outcrops, but they comprise basaltic breccia attributed to the Balcreuchan Group and are part of the Ballantrae Ophiolite Complex, of Ordovician age.
Disused quarry A small working, presumably for stone walling material, now occupied by a prolific hawthorn tree and used as a shelter by sheep.
Disused quarry
A small working, presumably for stone walling material, now occupied by a prolific hawthorn tree and used as a shelter by sheep.
Duniewick fort The district around Knockdolian provides interesting geomorphology - the response of the landscape to the underlying geological formation. The main hill comprises basaltic breccia and deposits of consolidated, basaltic detritus which made a hard rock formation: the Balcreuchan Group. The low tract of land which strikes inland between Ballantrae and Bennane Head comprises serpentinite, which results from the hydration of peridotite and is a very soft rock that is easily eroded. The serpentinite on the north side of Knockdolian includes many small bodies of gabbro, which contains plagioclase feldspar and is hard and less easily weathered, resulting in isolated crags such as Duniewick which was fortified with earthen ramparts at an unknown 'prehistoric' time.
Duniewick fort
The district around Knockdolian provides interesting geomorphology - the response of the landscape to the underlying geological formation. The main hill comprises basaltic breccia and deposits of consolidated, basaltic detritus which made a hard rock formation: the Balcreuchan Group. The low tract of land which strikes inland between Ballantrae and Bennane Head comprises serpentinite, which results from the hydration of peridotite and is a very soft rock that is easily eroded. The serpentinite on the north side of Knockdolian includes many small bodies of gabbro, which contains plagioclase feldspar and is hard and less easily weathered, resulting in isolated crags such as Duniewick which was fortified with earthen ramparts at an unknown 'prehistoric' time.
Rock and heather A rock ridge running up the easter end of Knockdolian, with a distant view over Bougang to Melemon Loch.
Rock and heather
A rock ridge running up the easter end of Knockdolian, with a distant view over Bougang to Melemon Loch.
Summit approach A view over wind-flattened grasses and rock outcrop to the trig pillar atop Knockdolian.
Summit approach
A view over wind-flattened grasses and rock outcrop to the trig pillar atop Knockdolian.
Knockdolian trig The triangulation pillar at the summit of Knockdolian, which is adorned with a number of memorials. The distant view takes in the fertile Ayrshire coastal farms and far-off Ailsa Craig.
Knockdolian trig
The triangulation pillar at the summit of Knockdolian, which is adorned with a number of memorials. The distant view takes in the fertile Ayrshire coastal farms and far-off Ailsa Craig.
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Loch Melemon is located at Grid Ref: NX1185 (Lat: 55.131969, Lng: -4.9518515)

Unitary Authority: South Ayrshire

Police Authority: Ayrshire

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