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Loch a' Choire Dubh

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Sutherland

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Loch a' Choire Dubh

Face of Suilven
Face of Suilven Credit: Matthew Chadwick

Loch a' Choire Dubh is a freshwater loch located in Sutherland, Scotland. It is situated within a remote and rugged landscape, surrounded by rolling hills and moorland. The loch covers an area of approximately 12 hectares and has a maximum depth of around 6 meters.

Loch a' Choire Dubh is fed by small streams and has a single outflow that drains into a nearby river. The water in the loch is clear and clean, supporting a variety of aquatic life such as trout and other fish species. The surrounding area is rich in biodiversity, with heather, grasses, and mosses carpeting the hillsides.

The loch is a popular destination for anglers seeking to catch trout, as well as for birdwatchers looking to spot various species of waterfowl and wading birds. The peaceful and tranquil setting of Loch a' Choire Dubh also makes it a popular spot for nature lovers and hikers looking to explore the beautiful Scottish countryside.

Overall, Loch a' Choire Dubh is a picturesque and serene body of water that offers visitors a chance to connect with nature and enjoy the tranquility of the Scottish Highlands.

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Loch a' Choire Dubh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.119221/-5.1247169 or Grid Reference NC1618. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Face of Suilven
Face of Suilven
Suilven in cloud
Suilven in cloud
Splendid Suilven From near the west summit of Suilven - Caisteal Liath, looking to the incredible looking east summit of Meall Meadhonach. A glorious early spring day on one of Scotland's finest mountains.
Splendid Suilven
From near the west summit of Suilven - Caisteal Liath, looking to the incredible looking east summit of Meall Meadhonach. A glorious early spring day on one of Scotland's finest mountains.
It's a Dog's Life Starting the descent of Suilven in the northwest highlands looking towards Suilven's east summit and to the left is Canisp. Surely some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in Scotland. A more confident dog now than seen in this picture on Jura 6 years ago! <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4965059" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4965059">Link</a>
It's a Dog's Life
Starting the descent of Suilven in the northwest highlands looking towards Suilven's east summit and to the left is Canisp. Surely some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in Scotland. A more confident dog now than seen in this picture on Jura 6 years ago! Link
Caisteal Liath This is the main summit of Suilven - Caisteal Liath - as seen from the ridge to the east above the Bealach Mor. The wall that goes across the flank of Suilven can clearly be seen.
Caisteal Liath
This is the main summit of Suilven - Caisteal Liath - as seen from the ridge to the east above the Bealach Mor. The wall that goes across the flank of Suilven can clearly be seen.
East-southeast towards Meall Meadhonach The classic view from the main summit of Caisteal Liath towards the slightly lower eastern summit. It's much the same view as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1872743">NC1518 : View along Suilven Ridge from below Caisteal Liath</a> and taken only a few years later. The photo is scanned from a slide in my late father's collection, taken when he negotiated a day out from a family holiday at Inverkirkaig.
East-southeast towards Meall Meadhonach
The classic view from the main summit of Caisteal Liath towards the slightly lower eastern summit. It's much the same view as NC1518 : View along Suilven Ridge from below Caisteal Liath and taken only a few years later. The photo is scanned from a slide in my late father's collection, taken when he negotiated a day out from a family holiday at Inverkirkaig.
Suilven as seen from Cul Mor
Suilven as seen from Cul Mor
Suilven from the northwest A view from near Lochinver with Caisteal Liath (the Grey Castle) the nearer summit and the sharp peak of Meall Mheadhonach (the Middle Hill) further away. The mountain is Torridonian Sandstone above the surrounding landscape of Lewisian Gneiss.
Suilven from the northwest
A view from near Lochinver with Caisteal Liath (the Grey Castle) the nearer summit and the sharp peak of Meall Mheadhonach (the Middle Hill) further away. The mountain is Torridonian Sandstone above the surrounding landscape of Lewisian Gneiss.
Suilven from Culag Woods Suilven, a huge 731 metre high inselberg of Torridonian Sandstone towers over the surrounding area. Seen here from the view point in Culag Woods, Lochinver.
Suilven from Culag Woods
Suilven, a huge 731 metre high inselberg of Torridonian Sandstone towers over the surrounding area. Seen here from the view point in Culag Woods, Lochinver.
Meall nan Leapaichean A hill in the Glencanisp Forest.
Meall nan Leapaichean
A hill in the Glencanisp Forest.
Track from Loch na Gainimh towards Canisp
Track from Loch na Gainimh towards Canisp
Track on north side of Loch na Gainimh
Track on north side of Loch na Gainimh
Suilven from the East Heading to Suilven from Elphin, before digital cameras
Suilven from the East
Heading to Suilven from Elphin, before digital cameras
Moorland near Suilven The southern slopes of Suilven.
Moorland near Suilven
The southern slopes of Suilven.
Misty descent into Coire Dubh, Suilven
Misty descent into Coire Dubh, Suilven
Beach at southern corner of Loch na Gainimh Suilven is behind
Beach at southern corner of Loch na Gainimh
Suilven is behind
Abandoned fields below Suilven There is a small ruin in the middle distance on the left, the main shieling is off to the right, and there are good quality walls in places.
Abandoned fields below Suilven
There is a small ruin in the middle distance on the left, the main shieling is off to the right, and there are good quality walls in places.
Aerial view of Suilven from the north west From around 4,500'
Aerial view of Suilven from the north west
From around 4,500'
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Loch a' Choire Dubh is located at Grid Ref: NC1618 (Lat: 58.119221, Lng: -5.1247169)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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