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Ledcrieff Loch

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Angus

Scotland

Ledcrieff Loch

Smith Loch and Smithton Hill Most of this square is a newly planted conifer plantation, broken up by heathery moorland. The swampy area of Smith Loch is the most prominent 'feature' in the landscape. Hard going.
Smith Loch and Smithton Hill Credit: Aleks Scholz

Ledcrieff Loch is a picturesque freshwater loch located in Angus, Scotland. Spanning an area of approximately 20 acres, it is nestled amidst the beautiful rolling countryside. The loch is situated near the village of Glamis and is a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking tranquility and natural beauty.

Surrounded by lush greenery and wildlife, Ledcrieff Loch serves as a haven for a wide range of flora and fauna. The rich biodiversity of the area includes various species of birds, such as herons, ducks, and swans, which can often be seen gliding gracefully across the calm waters. The loch is also home to a variety of fish, including brown trout, which attract fishing enthusiasts from far and wide.

The loch itself features a diverse landscape, with areas of open water, reed beds, and marshland. This combination creates a unique habitat for a multitude of plant species, including water lilies and reeds, which thrive in the freshwater environment.

Visitors to Ledcrieff Loch can enjoy a range of recreational activities. Fishing is a popular pastime, with permits available for purchase to catch trout during designated seasons. The tranquil surroundings also make it an ideal spot for picnicking, nature walks, and birdwatching, with several designated viewpoints and walking trails for visitors to explore.

Ledcrieff Loch offers a serene and idyllic setting, allowing visitors to unwind and connect with nature. Its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem make it a cherished location for both locals and visitors to Angus.

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Ledcrieff Loch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.520476/-3.187796 or Grid Reference NO2737. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Smith Loch and Smithton Hill Most of this square is a newly planted conifer plantation, broken up by heathery moorland. The swampy area of Smith Loch is the most prominent 'feature' in the landscape. Hard going.
Smith Loch and Smithton Hill
Most of this square is a newly planted conifer plantation, broken up by heathery moorland. The swampy area of Smith Loch is the most prominent 'feature' in the landscape. Hard going.
Tullybaccart viewpoint This small cairn marks the highest point of the land around the Tullybaccart quarry. The point is surrounded mostly by tree plantations. This is the view towards the south into Fife - the Lomond hills on the horizon on the right.
Tullybaccart viewpoint
This small cairn marks the highest point of the land around the Tullybaccart quarry. The point is surrounded mostly by tree plantations. This is the view towards the south into Fife - the Lomond hills on the horizon on the right.
Laird's Loch dam This is the western limit of Laird's Loch, on a day with low clouds.
Laird's Loch dam
This is the western limit of Laird's Loch, on a day with low clouds.
This is a path It's hard to tell, but this is a path that branches off the main track to Laird's Loch, and leads towards Ballo Hill. It eventually reaches a fence, but a network of similarly faint and muddy tracks covers the slopes south of the loch.
This is a path
It's hard to tell, but this is a path that branches off the main track to Laird's Loch, and leads towards Ballo Hill. It eventually reaches a fence, but a network of similarly faint and muddy tracks covers the slopes south of the loch.
Ledcrieff Loch The loch seen from the dam at its western edge.
Ledcrieff Loch
The loch seen from the dam at its western edge.
Ardgarth Hill The ridge next to Lundie Craigs is less rock, more heather, and only some isolated trees.
Ardgarth Hill
The ridge next to Lundie Craigs is less rock, more heather, and only some isolated trees.
Bend on A923 With a view in the direction of Pitcur and Coupar Angus.
Bend on A923
With a view in the direction of Pitcur and Coupar Angus.
Farmland near the village of Lundie
Farmland near the village of Lundie
Upland farming near Lundie
Upland farming near Lundie
Path to Laird's Loch A muddy narrow path through undergrowth - well used though, I wheeled a bike across and somebody carried an inflatable canoe through a few minutes earlier.
Path to Laird's Loch
A muddy narrow path through undergrowth - well used though, I wheeled a bike across and somebody carried an inflatable canoe through a few minutes earlier.
Laird's Loch Outflow beside the dam.
Laird's Loch
Outflow beside the dam.
Tullybachart A view down the Kettins Burn, or what will become the Kettins Burn from the farm driveway.
Tullybachart
A view down the Kettins Burn, or what will become the Kettins Burn from the farm driveway.
Path beside Laird's Loch After the muddy bit in the Hallyburton Community Wood, a solid surface passing the loch.
Path beside Laird's Loch
After the muddy bit in the Hallyburton Community Wood, a solid surface passing the loch.
Old alignment, A923 The road was rebuilt taking out this bend sometime before 1959 according to old maps. Now this is a yellow road down to Lundie.
Old alignment, A923
The road was rebuilt taking out this bend sometime before 1959 according to old maps. Now this is a yellow road down to Lundie.
Wooded roadside, Balshando Below a road into Lundie, the road is on an old alignment (pre 1959) of the A923.
Wooded roadside, Balshando
Below a road into Lundie, the road is on an old alignment (pre 1959) of the A923.
Minor road near Lundie This road was once the A923 before it was rebuilt further up the hill on the right.
Minor road near Lundie
This road was once the A923 before it was rebuilt further up the hill on the right.
Cow path near Lundie Lundie Craigs in the background.
Cow path near Lundie
Lundie Craigs in the background.
Road to Lundie From the west.
Road to Lundie
From the west.
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Ledcrieff Loch is located at Grid Ref: NO2737 (Lat: 56.520476, Lng: -3.187796)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside

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