Big Barwhanny Loch

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Big Barwhanny Loch

Glenyerrock Farm A farmhouse and associated outbuildings, photographed from the B736. — Glenyerrock Farm Credit: Richard Sutcliffe

Big Barwhanny Loch is a freshwater loch located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. The loch is situated within a rural and picturesque landscape, surrounded by rolling hills and green pastures. It covers an area of approximately 20 acres and has a maximum depth of around 10 meters.

The loch is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts, with a variety of fish species present in its waters, including brown trout, pike, and perch. Anglers can often be seen casting their lines from the banks or from small boats out on the water.

Big Barwhanny Loch is also home to a diverse range of bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers. Visitors can spot ducks, swans, herons, and other waterfowl around the loch, particularly during the spring and autumn migration seasons.

The surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, such as hiking, picnicking, and wildlife spotting. The peaceful and tranquil atmosphere of Big Barwhanny Loch makes it a perfect destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

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Big Barwhanny Loch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.888025/-3.846653 or Grid Reference NX8156. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Glenyerrock Farm

A farmhouse and associated outbuildings, photographed from the B736.

Richard Sutcliffe

Orchardton valley

Looking over fields in the Orchardton valley from the elevated ruins of Orchardton Tower.

Jonathan Wilkins

View to the tower

From this location by the farm entrance the tower appears to be complete, though I imagine it has lost its original roof.

Jonathan Wilkins

View to The Holm

The Orchardton valley is secluded with wide, grazed fields and wooded slopes. The Holm hides in its own patch of trees, but the outlying cottage is prominent on the slope.

Jonathan Wilkins

Urr Water valley

Despite its prominence on the map, the river is lost in the landscape of meadows, woodland and hedges. The view across the valley takes in the vision of Screel Hill rising above early mists.

Jonathan Wilkins

Urr Water valley 2

A view to the northwest over the valley of the Urr Water, which is invisible in its distant, incised course. Lush meadows occupy the low ground, in contrast to the granite knoll from which the image was captured.

Jonathan Wilkins

Urr Water by Palnackie Brae

A view upstream of the river at low tide with reflections of Palnackie Brae.

Jonathan Wilkins

Boulder cache

The fields atop the hill of Meikle Richorn have been improved by pulling out large boulders which are gathered in clumps like this. Granite is a rock easily quarried by glacial processes, so these are not far-travelled and reflect the underlying geology, though actual rock outcrop is sparse.

Jonathan Wilkins

Muddy river banks

Mud banks at the side of Urr Water on a falling tide, though there is a good way to go yet.

Jonathan Wilkins

Morning reflections

Still water on the Urr in the early morning.

Jonathan Wilkins

Riverbank and salt marsh

Diverse habitats in the estuary of Urr Water, which meanders in an impressive fashion.

Jonathan Wilkins

Creek meanders

Fabulous, sinuous forms and billowing banks in the mud of a tidal creek.

Jonathan Wilkins

Mud reflections

Fabulous forms highlighted by reflection in this contra-jour image of a meandering creek at low tide.

Jonathan Wilkins

Granite outcrop

Rock outcrop at the edge of low ground reaching out from Meiklebob Farm. This is a pretty spot, and very different from the neighbouring prairies of silage with vast cowsheds.

Jonathan Wilkins

Granite boulder

A large glacial erratic boulder sits close to the granite outcrop of the higher ground. This appears to be a favourite spot for the farm animals to rub themselves when needed.

Jonathan Wilkins

Meiklebob Farm

The farm occupies elevated ground around which the river flows on three sides. Divestment of the dairying business resulted in redevelopment of the older outbuildings into holiday lets which command a fine view over Rough Firth in the distance.

Jonathan Wilkins