1. Home
  2. Scotland
  3. Dumfries and Galloway
  4. Dumfries and Galloway
  5. Kirkcudbrightshire
  6. Stroan Loch

Stroan Loch

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Stroan Loch

Raiders' Road Forest road open to public use. There is a £3 parking charge. The road here is not shown by the Ordnance Survey on the 1:25,000 map so is possibly new.
Raiders' Road Credit: Richard Webb

Stroan Loch is a picturesque freshwater loch located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. This beautiful water body is nestled amidst rolling hills and lush greenery, providing a tranquil and scenic retreat for visitors. With its serene atmosphere and diverse wildlife, Stroan Loch is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful escape.

Covering an area of approximately 20 acres, Stroan Loch is a relatively small body of water, yet it boasts a rich ecosystem. The loch is surrounded by reed beds, which provide an important habitat for a variety of bird species, including teal, mallard, and coot. These reed beds also support a diverse range of plant life, such as bulrushes and water lilies, adding to the loch's natural beauty.

The calm and clear waters of Stroan Loch are perfect for fishing, attracting anglers from near and far. The loch is home to a healthy population of brown trout, making it an ideal spot for fly fishing. Anglers can enjoy the peaceful surroundings while trying their luck at catching this popular game fish.

Visitors to Stroan Loch can explore the area through various walking trails that meander along the loch's shoreline. These paths offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape, as well as opportunities to spot wildlife and observe the diverse plant life that flourishes in this freshwater marsh environment.

Overall, Stroan Loch is a hidden gem in Kirkcudbrightshire, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Its diverse ecosystem and tranquil ambiance make it a must-visit destination for those seeking a connection with nature.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Stroan Loch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.009905/-4.1217945 or Grid Reference NX6470. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Raiders' Road Forest road open to public use. There is a £3 parking charge. The road here is not shown by the Ordnance Survey on the 1:25,000 map so is possibly new.
Raiders' Road
Forest road open to public use. There is a £3 parking charge. The road here is not shown by the Ordnance Survey on the 1:25,000 map so is possibly new.
Young trees, Airds Hill Birch on the site of harvested conifers.
Young trees, Airds Hill
Birch on the site of harvested conifers.
Fire rings, Near Boddon's Island Like most accessible lochside spots, badly damaged.
Fire rings, Near Boddon's Island
Like most accessible lochside spots, badly damaged.
Raiders' Road
Raiders' Road
Mature conifers by the River Dee View from the Raiders' Road.
Mature conifers by the River Dee
View from the Raiders' Road.
Stroan Viaduct
Stroan Viaduct
Stroan Loch Fishing from near the Forestry Commission or whatever they are called this week's car park.
Stroan Loch
Fishing from near the Forestry Commission or whatever they are called this week's car park.
Old milestone From the legends on each face this milestone must have originally stood on the opposite side of the road near to Bennan Cottage. Now it is set with its right face to the road and the back at right angles to the road.
Old milestone
From the legends on each face this milestone must have originally stood on the opposite side of the road near to Bennan Cottage. Now it is set with its right face to the road and the back at right angles to the road.
Old milestone Of the 4 milestones south from New Galloway giving the distance to New Galloway Station, this one has the clearest inscriptions, although unfortunately it is set at the wrong angle on the wrong side of the road.
Old milestone
Of the 4 milestones south from New Galloway giving the distance to New Galloway Station, this one has the clearest inscriptions, although unfortunately it is set at the wrong angle on the wrong side of the road.
Old railway Some of this building at Mossdale by the disused railway line was New Galloway Station. New Galloway is 5 miles to the north but because of the terrain the railway line could not always go through larger settlements. There are 4 milestones along the road from New Galloway giving the distance to the station.
Old railway
Some of this building at Mossdale by the disused railway line was New Galloway Station. New Galloway is 5 miles to the north but because of the terrain the railway line could not always go through larger settlements. There are 4 milestones along the road from New Galloway giving the distance to the station.
Old railway This bridge carries the A762 over the disused railway line at Mossdale. The railway between Castle Douglas and Port Patrick was built in 1863.
Old railway
This bridge carries the A762 over the disused railway line at Mossdale. The railway between Castle Douglas and Port Patrick was built in 1863.
Old railway Travelling generally westwards but following the contours, the next big town reached along this dismantled Castle Douglas to Port Patrick railway would be Newton Stewart.
Old railway
Travelling generally westwards but following the contours, the next big town reached along this dismantled Castle Douglas to Port Patrick railway would be Newton Stewart.
Stroan Viaduct The Port Road by the outlet of the Stroan Loch. The kayakers are about to go fishing.
Stroan Viaduct
The Port Road by the outlet of the Stroan Loch. The kayakers are about to go fishing.
Road beside the Dee A track that has just passed under the Stroan Viaduct.
Road beside the Dee
A track that has just passed under the Stroan Viaduct.
Stroan Viaduct Stroan Viaduct and Loch Stroan.
Stroan Viaduct
Stroan Viaduct and Loch Stroan.
Memorial, Stroan Loch Memorial to a local forester
Memorial, Stroan Loch
Memorial to a local forester
Black Water of Dee and Boddon's Island Taken on the Raiders Road through the Galloway forest to Clatteringshaws.
Black Water of Dee and Boddon's Island
Taken on the Raiders Road through the Galloway forest to Clatteringshaws.
Trees on Knowe Happle Taken from the Raiders Road through the Galloway Forest. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/71237">NX6370 : Black Water of Dee and Boddon's Island</a> for the view in the other direction.
Trees on Knowe Happle
Taken from the Raiders Road through the Galloway Forest. See NX6370 : Black Water of Dee and Boddon's Island for the view in the other direction.
Show me another place!

Stroan Loch is located at Grid Ref: NX6470 (Lat: 55.009905, Lng: -4.1217945)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

What 3 Words

///gear.scorching.elders. Near Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway

Nearby Locations

Ross Hill Stroan Loch

Related Wikis

New Galloway railway station
New Galloway railway station

New Galloway railway station served the town of New Galloway in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, from 1861 to 1965 on the Portpatrick and Wigtownshire...

Airds of Kells
Airds of Kells

Airds of Kells is a farm and small estate in the historical county of Kirkcudbrightshire in the parish of Kells, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The...

Skerrow
Skerrow

Skerrow was a burgh in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Loch Skerrow Halt railway station, on the Portpatrick and Wigtownshire Joint Railway, served Skerrow...

Loch Skerrow Halt railway station
Loch Skerrow Halt railway station

Loch Skerrow Halt railway station served the burgh of Skerrow, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland on the Portpatrick and Wigtownshire Joint Railway. ��2...

Loch Ken
Loch Ken

Loch Ken is a 9 miles (14 km) long freshwater loch in the historic county of Kirkcudbrightshire in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It lies in the Glenkens...

Galloway
Galloway

Galloway (Scottish Gaelic: Gall-Ghàidhealaibh [ˈkal̪ˠaɣəl̪ˠu]; Scots: Gallowa; Latin: Gallovidia) is a region in southwestern Scotland comprising the historic...

Parton railway station (Portpatrick and Wigtownshire Joint Railway)
Parton railway station (Portpatrick and Wigtownshire Joint Railway)

Parton railway station served the hamlet of Parton, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, from 1861 to 1965 on the Portpatrick and Wigtownshire Joint Railway...

Parton, Dumfries and Galloway
Parton, Dumfries and Galloway

Parton is a hamlet situated on the banks of the River Dee in the historical county of Kirkcudbrightshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. == Notable... ==

Lochan a' Chaorainn Perthshire
Alloch Dam Stirlingshire

Have you been to Stroan Loch?

Leave your review of Stroan Loch below (or comments, questions and feedback).

© 2024 UK Place Database | Privacy