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Loch Muidhe

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Sutherland

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Loch Muidhe

Strath Fleet at Acheilidh, Sutherland Strath Fleet is a valley in the northern Scottish Highlands. The road in the bottom is the A839 Mound to Lairg road.
Strath Fleet at Acheilidh, Sutherland Credit: Andrew Tryon

Loch Muidhe is a freshwater loch located in the remote region of Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands. It is a small, tranquil body of water surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery. The loch is relatively shallow, with a maximum depth of around 10 meters, making it a popular spot for fishing and boating.

The surrounding area is rich in wildlife, with a variety of bird species such as herons, ducks, and swans frequenting the loch. The marshy areas surrounding the loch are home to a diverse range of plant species, including water lilies and reeds.

Loch Muidhe is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat in nature. Visitors can enjoy hiking along the shores of the loch, picnicking on the grassy banks, or simply taking in the serene beauty of the landscape. The clear waters of the loch are also popular for swimming and kayaking during the warmer months.

Overall, Loch Muidhe is a hidden gem in the Scottish Highlands, offering a tranquil escape for those looking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the region.

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Loch Muidhe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.015701/-4.2601054 or Grid Reference NC6605. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Strath Fleet at Acheilidh, Sutherland Strath Fleet is a valley in the northern Scottish Highlands. The road in the bottom is the A839 Mound to Lairg road.
Strath Fleet at Acheilidh, Sutherland
Strath Fleet is a valley in the northern Scottish Highlands. The road in the bottom is the A839 Mound to Lairg road.
Muie, Strath Fleet, Sutherland View from besides the A839 Mound to Lairg road.
Muie, Strath Fleet, Sutherland
View from besides the A839 Mound to Lairg road.
Retired horse at Lettie One of five horses loose to roam over the area.
Retired horse at Lettie
One of five horses loose to roam over the area.
Mobile phone mast above Acheilidh
Mobile phone mast above Acheilidh
Rail Bridge and Hillside
Rail Bridge and Hillside
A peaceful scene at Strath Fleet Looking over Achielidh.
A peaceful scene at Strath Fleet
Looking over Achielidh.
Croft at Muie
Croft at Muie
Loch Muidhe
Loch Muidhe
Kerb cairn, Caolas township, Sutherland From <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/130149/details/caolas/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/130149/details/caolas/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> : "This cairn stands on the E tip of a spur close to the centre of the township of Caolas, a prominent position which affords a wide outlook across the valley of the Abhainn Leataidh. It measures 4.8m in diameter over a kerb of edge-set boulders up to 0.8m high and 1.5m long, some of which have slumped forward or fallen away, although four appear to be in position. The cairn material within the kerb stands about 0.3m high."
Kerb cairn, Caolas township, Sutherland
From LinkExternal link : "This cairn stands on the E tip of a spur close to the centre of the township of Caolas, a prominent position which affords a wide outlook across the valley of the Abhainn Leataidh. It measures 4.8m in diameter over a kerb of edge-set boulders up to 0.8m high and 1.5m long, some of which have slumped forward or fallen away, although four appear to be in position. The cairn material within the kerb stands about 0.3m high."
Footings,Tosc-airigh township, Sutherland From <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/75077/details/tosc+airigh/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/75077/details/tosc+airigh/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> : "The remains of this township are spread across a hillside on the SW side of the Abhainn Leataidh, just below its confluence with the Allt Achadh na Teanga. A head-dyke encloses about 10ha of ground, partly grass-grown but with large areas of heather and bracken, within which there are the remains of eight buildings, four huts, a corn-drying kiln and areas of rig cultivation."
Footings,Tosc-airigh township, Sutherland
From LinkExternal link : "The remains of this township are spread across a hillside on the SW side of the Abhainn Leataidh, just below its confluence with the Allt Achadh na Teanga. A head-dyke encloses about 10ha of ground, partly grass-grown but with large areas of heather and bracken, within which there are the remains of eight buildings, four huts, a corn-drying kiln and areas of rig cultivation."
Loch a' Ghiubhais, Muie Grazings, Sutherland Looking towards the Kilbraur wind farm.
Loch a' Ghiubhais, Muie Grazings, Sutherland
Looking towards the Kilbraur wind farm.
Towards Rhaoine A late-March view of upland ground showing moorland and rough grazing near Rhaoine, taken from a train headed for Rogart. The A839 is shown on the other side of the valley.
Towards Rhaoine
A late-March view of upland ground showing moorland and rough grazing near Rhaoine, taken from a train headed for Rogart. The A839 is shown on the other side of the valley.
Sheep Pens Near Rhaoine A late-March view of upper Strath Fleet showing improved land and rough grazing near Rhaoine, with sheep pens in the valley floor. Viewed from a train between Lairg and Rogart.
Sheep Pens Near Rhaoine
A late-March view of upper Strath Fleet showing improved land and rough grazing near Rhaoine, with sheep pens in the valley floor. Viewed from a train between Lairg and Rogart.
Strath Fleet View A late-March view of upland ground showing moorland and rough grazing in upper Strath Fleet, taken from a train between Lairg and Rogart.
Strath Fleet View
A late-March view of upland ground showing moorland and rough grazing in upper Strath Fleet, taken from a train between Lairg and Rogart.
Strath Fleet A late-March view of Strath Fleet showing cultivated fields in the valley floor and moorland on the hills. Viewed near Acheilidh from a train between Lairg and Rogart. The hills are in the next square.
Strath Fleet
A late-March view of Strath Fleet showing cultivated fields in the valley floor and moorland on the hills. Viewed near Acheilidh from a train between Lairg and Rogart. The hills are in the next square.
Towards Muie A late-March view of Strath Fleet showing cultivated fields in the valley floor and moorland on the hills. Viewed looking towards Muie from a train headed for Rogart. The buildings are in the next square.
Towards Muie
A late-March view of Strath Fleet showing cultivated fields in the valley floor and moorland on the hills. Viewed looking towards Muie from a train headed for Rogart. The buildings are in the next square.
In Strath Fleet A late-March view of Strath Fleet showing cultivated fields in the valley floor and moorland on the hills. Viewed near Ardachu from a train between Lairg and Rogart. The buildings and the hills are in the next square.
In Strath Fleet
A late-March view of Strath Fleet showing cultivated fields in the valley floor and moorland on the hills. Viewed near Ardachu from a train between Lairg and Rogart. The buildings and the hills are in the next square.
Strath Fleet View A late-March view of Strath Fleet showing cultivated fields in the valley floor and moorland on the hills. Viewed from a train between Lairg and Rogart. The land on the other side of the A839 is in the next square.
Strath Fleet View
A late-March view of Strath Fleet showing cultivated fields in the valley floor and moorland on the hills. Viewed from a train between Lairg and Rogart. The land on the other side of the A839 is in the next square.
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Loch Muidhe is located at Grid Ref: NC6605 (Lat: 58.015701, Lng: -4.2601054)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///duties.neater.expanded. Near Lairg, Highland

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