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Lochan a' Chait

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Perthshire

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Lochan a' Chait

Track junction east of Loch Ordie
Track junction east of Loch Ordie Credit: Karl and Ali

Lochan a' Chait is a small freshwater loch located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is situated within the Lochan a' Chait nature reserve, which is known for its diverse array of wildlife and picturesque scenery. The loch is surrounded by dense woodlands, providing a tranquil and secluded setting for visitors to enjoy.

The loch itself is relatively small in size, with a surface area of approximately 5 acres. It is fed by a number of small streams and springs, which contribute to its clear and pristine waters. The loch is home to a variety of aquatic plant life, including water lilies and reeds, which provide habitat for a range of fish and invertebrates.

Lochan a' Chait is a popular spot for birdwatching, with a number of bird species such as herons, ducks, and swans frequently seen around the loch. The surrounding woodlands are also home to a variety of woodland birds, making it a haven for bird enthusiasts.

Overall, Lochan a' Chait is a peaceful and picturesque destination for nature lovers to explore and appreciate the beauty of Scotland's natural landscape.

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Lochan a' Chait Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.645412/-3.5442855 or Grid Reference NO0551. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track junction east of Loch Ordie
Track junction east of Loch Ordie
Track, Buckny Burn A well built and very enjoyable track runs northwards from near Loch Ordie through craggy moorland.
Track, Buckny Burn
A well built and very enjoyable track runs northwards from near Loch Ordie through craggy moorland.
Garbh Chreag Craggy hillside near Loch Ordie.
Garbh Chreag
Craggy hillside near Loch Ordie.
New gate One of several newly replaced gates and fences near Loch Ordie.
New gate
One of several newly replaced gates and fences near Loch Ordie.
Track, Buckny Burn A grassy track which was dry at the time of visit.
Track, Buckny Burn
A grassy track which was dry at the time of visit.
Ford, Buckny Burn A track goes over the hill to the Laird's House near Loch Benachally.
Ford, Buckny Burn
A track goes over the hill to the Laird's House near Loch Benachally.
New electric fence Just built, it does not block the mapped track.
New electric fence
Just built, it does not block the mapped track.
Grouse butt, Lochan a' Chait Cat lochans are usually cat shaped, the one on Ben Lawers being a good example.
Grouse butt, Lochan a' Chait
Cat lochans are usually cat shaped, the one on Ben Lawers being a good example.
Laird's House A substantial ruin of a house which was not marked on older Ordnance Survey maps. There are many ruins and enclosures around here, some are very old.
Laird's House
A substantial ruin of a house which was not marked on older Ordnance Survey maps. There are many ruins and enclosures around here, some are very old.
A simple bridge A wooden crossing of a boggy stream near the main Craigsheal Burn. Using this avoids some very unpleasant bog trotting.
A simple bridge
A wooden crossing of a boggy stream near the main Craigsheal Burn. Using this avoids some very unpleasant bog trotting.
Moorland track, Rie Meikle The track runs as mapped although there are some quad bike tracks running off it.
Moorland track, Rie Meikle
The track runs as mapped although there are some quad bike tracks running off it.
Grazing, Craigsheal Moorland and improved grazing above the head of Loch Benachally. Loch Benachally has been extended as a reservoir.
Grazing, Craigsheal
Moorland and improved grazing above the head of Loch Benachally. Loch Benachally has been extended as a reservoir.
Loch Benachally Fishermen on an loch enlarged as a reservoir.
Loch Benachally
Fishermen on an loch enlarged as a reservoir.
Track over Rieman Hill A track to the grazings and moorlands at the head of the Baden Burn and Craigsheal Burn.
Track over Rieman Hill
A track to the grazings and moorlands at the head of the Baden Burn and Craigsheal Burn.
Stormont moorland Ewe and lamb on a burnt strip near Loch Benachally.
Stormont moorland
Ewe and lamb on a burnt strip near Loch Benachally.
Pass on Riemore Hill A road crosses Riemore Hill between Riemore Lodge and the grazing at the head of Loch Benachally.
Pass on Riemore Hill
A road crosses Riemore Hill between Riemore Lodge and the grazing at the head of Loch Benachally.
The track from Riemore Lodge The lodge itself is hidden by the trees.
The track from Riemore Lodge
The lodge itself is hidden by the trees.
Track around Loch Ordie The road on the southern end of Loch Ordie, east of the loch. The crags are on Garbh Chreag and are typical of the terrain around Loch Ordie.
Track around Loch Ordie
The road on the southern end of Loch Ordie, east of the loch. The crags are on Garbh Chreag and are typical of the terrain around Loch Ordie.
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Lochan a' Chait is located at Grid Ref: NO0551 (Lat: 56.645412, Lng: -3.5442855)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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