Garwachie Loch

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Wigtownshire

Scotland

Garwachie Loch

Carseriggan Moor A clearing amongst the vast conifer forests.
Carseriggan Moor Credit: Richard Webb

Garwachie Loch is a freshwater loch located in Wigtownshire, Scotland. The loch is surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, creating a picturesque and tranquil setting. It covers an area of approximately 20 acres and has a maximum depth of around 10 meters.

Garwachie Loch is home to a variety of aquatic plant life, including water lilies and reeds, which provide habitat for a diverse range of wildlife. Birdwatchers can spot a variety of waterfowl, such as ducks, swans, and herons, along the shores of the loch. The surrounding woodlands are also home to a variety of woodland birds and small mammals.

The loch is a popular spot for fishing, with anglers often trying their luck at catching trout and perch. There is a small boat launch on the eastern shore of the loch, allowing visitors to explore the waters by rowboat or kayak.

Garwachie Loch is a peaceful and scenic destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Scottish countryside.

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Garwachie Loch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.988045/-4.5911512 or Grid Reference NX3469. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Carseriggan Moor A clearing amongst the vast conifer forests.
Carseriggan Moor
A clearing amongst the vast conifer forests.
Woodland near Glassoch Bridge A tree has been cut down recently.
Woodland near Glassoch Bridge
A tree has been cut down recently.
River Bladnoch Upstream from Glassoch Bridge.
River Bladnoch
Upstream from Glassoch Bridge.
Fortified gate, Glassoch Electric fence on the gate itself, deer defences?
Fortified gate, Glassoch
Electric fence on the gate itself, deer defences?
Roadside dyke, Garwachie Moor
Roadside dyke, Garwachie Moor
Forestry, Garwachie Moor
Forestry, Garwachie Moor
Spectacle Loch, West
Spectacle Loch, West
Spectacle Loch, West The smaller of the pair.
Spectacle Loch, West
The smaller of the pair.
Short forest road, Spectacle Loch Parking available here.
Short forest road, Spectacle Loch
Parking available here.
Garwachie Moor After these trees were felled: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2327808">NX3569 : Garwachie Moor</a>
Garwachie Moor
After these trees were felled: NX3569 : Garwachie Moor
Woodland adjacent to Spectacle Loch East
Woodland adjacent to Spectacle Loch East
Logging road, Glenrazie
Logging road, Glenrazie
Glenrazie triangulation pillar One for the determined, quite a bushwhack needed.
Glenrazie triangulation pillar
One for the determined, quite a bushwhack needed.
Logging road, Glenrazie
Logging road, Glenrazie
View from the Glenrazie trig pillar
View from the Glenrazie trig pillar
Old Milestone by the B7027, Glassoch, Penninghame Parish By the B7027, in parish of Penninghame (Wigtownshire District), opposite track to Glassoch, on verge.

Inscription reads:- : G (Girvan) / {arrow} / 24 : : N (Newton Stewart) / {arrow} / 6 :

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: DG_NSGVB06
Old Milestone by the B7027, Glassoch, Penninghame Parish
By the B7027, in parish of Penninghame (Wigtownshire District), opposite track to Glassoch, on verge. Inscription reads:- : G (Girvan) / {arrow} / 24 : : N (Newton Stewart) / {arrow} / 6 : Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DG_NSGVB06
Glassoch Wood
Glassoch Wood
Show me another place!

Garwachie Loch is located at Grid Ref: NX3469 (Lat: 54.988045, Lng: -4.5911512)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

What 3 Words

///landlady.rhino.digested. Near Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway

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