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Little Loch

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Ayrshire

Scotland

Little Loch

Little Shalloch Little Shalloch as it appeared in July of 2023
Little Shalloch Credit: John Goss-Smith

Little Loch is a small freshwater loch located in Ayrshire, Scotland. It covers an area of approximately 10 acres and is surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills. The loch is fed by a number of small streams and springs, which provide a constant flow of fresh water.

The water in Little Loch is clear and cool, making it an ideal habitat for a variety of aquatic plants and animals. The loch is home to a number of species of fish, including trout and perch, as well as frogs, newts, and other amphibians.

Surrounding the loch is a diverse ecosystem of wetlands, including reed beds and marshy areas. These wetlands provide important habitat for a wide range of bird species, including ducks, swans, and herons. The area is also home to a number of rare plant species, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Visitors to Little Loch can enjoy peaceful walks around the shoreline, birdwatching, and fishing. The tranquil setting and stunning natural beauty of the loch make it a popular spot for picnics and relaxation.

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Little Loch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.286287/-4.4514201 or Grid Reference NS4401. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Little Shalloch Little Shalloch as it appeared in July of 2023
Little Shalloch
Little Shalloch as it appeared in July of 2023
Black Loch A view over Black Loch with Shalloch on Minnoch in the distance
Black Loch
A view over Black Loch with Shalloch on Minnoch in the distance
Glenmount Ruined farmstead abandoned by 1856
Glenmount
Ruined farmstead abandoned by 1856
Glenmount Ruined farmstead abandoned by 1856
Glenmount
Ruined farmstead abandoned by 1856
Glenmount Ruined farmstead abandoned by 1856
Glenmount
Ruined farmstead abandoned by 1856
Knockdon Farm A hill farm in south Carrick, Ayrshire.
Knockdon Farm
A hill farm in south Carrick, Ayrshire.
Water of Girvan The upper reaches of the Water of Girvan. The source is Loch Girvan Eye in NX4192. The burn then flows through Cornish Loch and Loch Skelloch before entering Loch Bradan.
Water of Girvan
The upper reaches of the Water of Girvan. The source is Loch Girvan Eye in NX4192. The burn then flows through Cornish Loch and Loch Skelloch before entering Loch Bradan.
Towards Waterhead Looking up the Girvan Valley in late April.
Towards Waterhead
Looking up the Girvan Valley in late April.
Marsh Marigold Marsh Marigolds (Caltha palustris) beside the Water of Girvan at the end of April. The flowers added an attractive splash of colour to the river banks.
Marsh Marigold
Marsh Marigolds (Caltha palustris) beside the Water of Girvan at the end of April. The flowers added an attractive splash of colour to the river banks.
The trig point on Big Hill of Glenmount The trig point on Big Hill of Glenmount with Bellbank village in the distance.
The trig point on Big Hill of Glenmount
The trig point on Big Hill of Glenmount with Bellbank village in the distance.
The hillside looking down from the trig point The hillside looking down from the trig point towards loch Finlas.
The hillside looking down from the trig point
The hillside looking down from the trig point towards loch Finlas.
Knockdon Farm
Knockdon Farm
Little Shalloch The remains of Little Shalloch.
Little Shalloch
The remains of Little Shalloch.
Black Loch Black Loch from the path to Little Shalloch
Black Loch
Black Loch from the path to Little Shalloch
The track to Little Shalloch The track to Little Shalloch looking towards Dalmellington
The track to Little Shalloch
The track to Little Shalloch looking towards Dalmellington
The remains of Little Shalloch. The remains of Little Shalloch.
The remains of Little Shalloch.
The remains of Little Shalloch.
Moorland View Looking across the moorland towards the Girvan Valley in the far distance.
Moorland View
Looking across the moorland towards the Girvan Valley in the far distance.
Bend In The Track The forest track makes a bend here around a rocky outcrop.
Bend In The Track
The forest track makes a bend here around a rocky outcrop.
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Little Loch is located at Grid Ref: NS4401 (Lat: 55.286287, Lng: -4.4514201)

Unitary Authority: East Ayrshire

Police Authority: Ayrshire

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///mentioned.buzzing.grew. Near Bellsbank, East Ayrshire

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