Linne Creagain

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

Scotland

Linne Creagain

The Well of the Seven Heads Credit: Tim Glover

Linne Creagain, located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, is a stunning freshwater body encompassing a lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh. It is a nature lover's paradise, offering a diverse range of habitats and a haven for various species of flora and fauna.

The lake in Linne Creagain is a large expanse of water, surrounded by picturesque hills and verdant forests. Its crystal-clear waters provide a serene setting for boating, fishing, and other recreational activities. The lake is home to several species of fish, including trout and perch, making it a popular spot for anglers.

Adjacent to the lake is a smaller pool, which is fed by natural springs. This pool is known for its tranquil atmosphere and is a favorite spot for swimming and picnicking. Surrounded by lush vegetation, it offers a secluded and peaceful setting for visitors to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.

The pond in Linne Creagain is smaller in size but equally captivating. It is teeming with aquatic life, including frogs, newts, and various species of water plants. The pond is a prime location for birdwatching, with an array of waterfowl, such as mallards and moorhens, frequenting its shores.

Finally, the freshwater marsh in Linne Creagain is an important ecological habitat. It is characterized by its waterlogged soils and abundant reeds and grasses. This marsh provides a vital breeding ground and shelter for a wide range of wetland species, including dragonflies, water voles, and various bird species.

Overall, Linne Creagain in Inverness-shire is a captivating natural landscape that offers a rich variety of freshwater habitats. Its lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh provide a diverse range of recreational and ecological opportunities, making it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts.

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Linne Creagain Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.067726/-4.8027316 or Grid Reference NH3000. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Well of the Seven Heads

Tim Glover

Old railway line, by Loch Oich

This was the route of the Invergarry and Fort Augustus Railway. The line closed in 1947, and since then it had been largely disused and overgrown. It has now been cleared and resurfaced - it opened earlier this year as part of National Cycle Network Route 78 and the Great Glen Way. It is a fairly smooth, compacted gravel path, so easy to cycle along. This part is in a bit of a cutting, with steep rocks to the right. Also some mixed woodland on either side.

Craig Wallace

Highland cattle beside Loch Oich

View southward on A82 just south of Invergarry.

Ben Brooksbank

Tobar nan Ceann

Well of The Seven Heads Monument (Tobar nan Ceann) Link

Chris McAuley

Former railway route by Loch Oich

The Great Glen Way now follows much of the former railway as far as Aberchalder. Quite a bit of work has been done to stabilise the cutting sides in places.

Jim Barton

On the Great Glen Way by Loch Oich

Easy walking on the old railway route on the E side of the loch.

Jim Barton

Railway Trackbed above Loch Oich

Section of the course of the former railway between Fort Augustus and Spean Bridge. It has been recently upgraded and refurbished to accommodate the Great Glen Way National Trail.

Chris Heaton

Course of the Old Railway above Loch Oich (1)

Now adopted by the Great Glen Way National Trail - a new lease of life for the former railway that ran between Spean Bridge and Fort Augustus

Chris Heaton

Course of the Old Railway above Loch Oich (2)

Chris Heaton

Landslide protection from stone-filled gabions

Alongside the old Invergarry to Fort Augustus railway track, and the route of the Great Glen Way

Tim Heaton

'Health and Safety' gone mad?

I count eleven pairs of railings visible in this picture of part of the restored trackbed of the Invergarry to Fort Augustus railway. The railings align with concrete drainage culverts. But the likelihood of injury from falling off the track at these points is surely no greater than at any other (non-railinged) part of the track.

Tim Heaton

Invergarry and Fort Augustus Railway

The trackbed along the shores of Loch Oich. Here gabions are being used to protect the trackbed from landslides on the steep slopes above. The trackbed has recently been cleared and used as the Great Glen Way.

Richard Webb

Invergarry and Fort Augustus Railway

The railway, over engineered in an area of limited population was a financial disaster. More over engineering is apparent in the conversion to a path - every culvert has railings, yet you are just as likely to come to grief on any other part of the track. The rails to trails conversion is very welcome, taking out a long stretch of hostile A82.

Richard Webb

Loch Oich

View from the Great Glen Way on the trackbed of the Invergarry and Fort Augustus Railway.

Richard Webb

Well of the Seven Heads

A Category B listed monument [Link

], dating from 1812, which commemorates the murder of two sons of the 12th MacDonald of Keppoch in 1663. The murderers (seven in total) were found and executed in 1665 and their heads washed in the spring here before being shown to the clan chief. The monument sits beside the A82 on the shore of Loch Oich.

Richard Sutcliffe

Monument at Well of the Seven Heads

Named on OS maps as Tobar nan Ceann the monument is above an actual well which lies below the retaining wall. It's not obvious in the image from the distance at which it was recorded that the finial to the obelisk is a cluster of seven heads carved in stone, held by a hand which also holds a knife. The actual heads belonged to the (supposed?) murderers of two MacDonald brothers who were put to death in a revenge attack.

Trevor Littlewood

Loch Oich

The wooded shore of the loch near the A82.

Jim Barton

Old Milestone by the A82, Loch Oich, Kilmallie parish

Highland granite by the A82, in parish of Kilmallie (Lochaber District), Loch Oich, near lay-by, 200m North of shop. Inscription once read:- : (Spean Bridge / 14) : : (Invergarry / 2) : Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: HI_FWFA23

Milestone Society

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Linne Creagain is located at Grid Ref: NH3000 (Lat: 57.067726, Lng: -4.8027316)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands