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Corrandubh Pool

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Banffshire

Scotland

Corrandubh Pool

Downan Cottage and Post Office Post Office services for Glenlivet and Ballindalloch.
Downan Cottage and Post Office Credit: Alan Reid

Corrandubh Pool is a picturesque freshwater lake located in the county of Banffshire, Scotland. Situated amidst the serene and captivating Scottish Highlands, the pool attracts visitors with its natural beauty and tranquility. Spanning approximately 5 acres, it is nestled within a lush landscape of rolling hills and verdant vegetation.

The pool's crystal-clear water is renowned for its exceptional purity and is sourced from natural springs that flow from the nearby Cairngorm Mountains. This ensures a constant flow of fresh, clean water, providing a perfect habitat for a diverse range of aquatic flora and fauna. The pool's depths vary, with the average depth being around 10 feet, offering ample space for various water activities.

Surrounded by a rich tapestry of plant life, including reeds, rushes, and water lilies, Corrandubh Pool provides a haven for numerous bird species, such as ducks, swans, and herons. Birdwatchers flock to the area to observe these captivating creatures in their natural habitat. The pool is also home to a variety of fish species, including brown trout and perch, attracting anglers who seek to test their skills in its waters.

The pool offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, attracting nature enthusiasts, photographers, and those seeking a moment of tranquility. With its breathtaking natural surroundings, Corrandubh Pool in Banffshire is a hidden gem that showcases the beauty of Scotland's landscape and its thriving ecosystem.

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Downan Cottage and Post Office Post Office services for Glenlivet and Ballindalloch.
Downan Cottage and Post Office
Post Office services for Glenlivet and Ballindalloch.
Access to Delmore, a dwelling
Access to Delmore, a dwelling
Craggan in Strath Avon
Craggan in Strath Avon
Birch woods in Strath Avon Near Dalmenach.
Birch woods in Strath Avon
Near Dalmenach.
A sheltered bungalow in Strath Avon
A sheltered bungalow in Strath Avon
B9008 towards Glenlivet
B9008 towards Glenlivet
Pylons in the clearing Most people wouldn't give them a second glance but not so Stephen Spender as in his 1933 poem, The Pylons, he wrote, "Pylons, those pillars, Bare like nude, giant girls that have no secret". There you go then and I bet you'll never again view a pylon in the same way as you did in the days of yore!
Pylons in the clearing
Most people wouldn't give them a second glance but not so Stephen Spender as in his 1933 poem, The Pylons, he wrote, "Pylons, those pillars, Bare like nude, giant girls that have no secret". There you go then and I bet you'll never again view a pylon in the same way as you did in the days of yore!
Entrance to Shenval Wood The start of a landrover track going up to moorland east of Creag an Tarmachain.
Entrance to Shenval Wood
The start of a landrover track going up to moorland east of Creag an Tarmachain.
The Speyside Way Tomintoul Spur near Faetassan
The Speyside Way Tomintoul Spur near Faetassan
The Speyside Way Tomintoul Spur near Corrie of Deskie
The Speyside Way Tomintoul Spur near Corrie of Deskie
Following the Fence The Tomintoul Spur of the Speyside Way <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://speysideway.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://speysideway.co.uk/">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> follows this old fence across the moor.
Following the Fence
The Tomintoul Spur of the Speyside Way LinkExternal link follows this old fence across the moor.
Way Marker The lonely brown post is a way marker showing the route of the Tomintoul Spur of the Speyside Way <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://speysideway.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://speysideway.co.uk/">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> . Ben Rinnes is just visible on the skyline.
Way Marker
The lonely brown post is a way marker showing the route of the Tomintoul Spur of the Speyside Way LinkExternal link . Ben Rinnes is just visible on the skyline.
Broken-down Fence The strainer supporting the newer fence alongside the Tomintoul Spur of the Speyside Way <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://speysideway.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://speysideway.co.uk/">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> has toppled, being held at an odd angle only by the wire. Ben Rinnes is on the skyline.
Broken-down Fence
The strainer supporting the newer fence alongside the Tomintoul Spur of the Speyside Way LinkExternal link has toppled, being held at an odd angle only by the wire. Ben Rinnes is on the skyline.
The Tomintoul Spur This is the Tomintoul Spur of the Speyside Way <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://speysideway.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://speysideway.co.uk/">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> on the moors between Glen Rinnes and Strath Avon. It crosses peat, and in some places was wet and a bit slippery, but it was fine here.
The Tomintoul Spur
This is the Tomintoul Spur of the Speyside Way LinkExternal link on the moors between Glen Rinnes and Strath Avon. It crosses peat, and in some places was wet and a bit slippery, but it was fine here.
'Panorama' from Hill of Deskie It's not a real panorama because it is not a full 360º view, but only about a third of that, seen from the Tomintoul Spur of the Speyside Way <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.speysideway.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.speysideway.co.uk">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 foreground is the gentle dip between the Hill of Deskie and Cairnacay, and in the distance are the Hills of Cromdale, with the farmland on the west side of Strath Avon below.
'Panorama' from Hill of Deskie
It's not a real panorama because it is not a full 360º view, but only about a third of that, seen from the Tomintoul Spur of the Speyside Way LinkExternal link. The foreground is the gentle dip between the Hill of Deskie and Cairnacay, and in the distance are the Hills of Cromdale, with the farmland on the west side of Strath Avon below.
Cairnacay The forest on the summit of Cairnacay, shown on the maps, has been felled, leaving only a few scattered Scots Pines on the uncultivated moorland. This is the view from The Tomintoul Spur of the Speyside Way <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.speysideway.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.speysideway.co.uk">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>.
Cairnacay
The forest on the summit of Cairnacay, shown on the maps, has been felled, leaving only a few scattered Scots Pines on the uncultivated moorland. This is the view from The Tomintoul Spur of the Speyside Way LinkExternal link.
The Other Side of Strath Avon The farm at the apex of the fields is Tomnabrilach, and to its right and above the trees is the gully of the Burn of Scoupeck. The summit is Creag an Tarmachain, 'Crag of the Ptarmigan'. Seen from Hill of Deskie on the Tomintoul Spur of the Speyside Way <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://speysideway.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://speysideway.co.uk/">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 Other Side of Strath Avon
The farm at the apex of the fields is Tomnabrilach, and to its right and above the trees is the gully of the Burn of Scoupeck. The summit is Creag an Tarmachain, 'Crag of the Ptarmigan'. Seen from Hill of Deskie on the Tomintoul Spur of the Speyside Way LinkExternal link .
Old Milestone by the B9008, Inveraven Parish By the B9008, in parish of Inveraven (Moray District), 1 mile South of the A95, edge of woods near 'Waterside'. Inscription reads:- : TOMINTOUL / 12½ : : BALLINDALLOCH / 1½ : Surveyed See also: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/242289">NJ1933 : Milestone on the B9008 en route to Tomintoul.</a> Milestone Society National ID: MO_BDTM01.
Old Milestone by the B9008, Inveraven Parish
By the B9008, in parish of Inveraven (Moray District), 1 mile South of the A95, edge of woods near 'Waterside'. Inscription reads:- : TOMINTOUL / 12½ : : BALLINDALLOCH / 1½ : Surveyed See also: NJ1933 : Milestone on the B9008 en route to Tomintoul. Milestone Society National ID: MO_BDTM01.
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Corrandubh Pool is located at Grid Ref: NJ1832 (Lat: 57.375526, Lng: -3.3576829)

Unitary Authority: Moray

Police Authority: North East

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