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Smithton Loch

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Angus

Scotland

Smithton 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

Smithton Loch is a picturesque freshwater loch located in the Angus region of Scotland. It is nestled amidst the rolling hills and lush greenery, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers alike. Spanning an area of approximately 20 acres, the loch is a haven for wildlife and offers a serene and tranquil environment for visitors.

Surrounded by reed beds and marshes, Smithton Loch is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species. The freshwater marshes provide an ideal habitat for a variety of waterfowl, including ducks, swans, and geese. The reeds along the shoreline provide shelter for smaller bird species such as warblers and reed buntings. This makes it a prime location for birdwatching, with enthusiasts flocking to the area to catch a glimpse of the numerous avian species.

The loch itself is a natural beauty, its calm waters reflecting the surrounding landscape. It is ideal for leisurely walks along the shoreline or for those looking to engage in peaceful activities such as fishing or boating. Anglers can expect to find a variety of fish in the loch, including pike, perch, and trout.

Access to Smithton Loch is easy, with a car park located nearby, ensuring that visitors can easily explore and enjoy the natural beauty of this hidden gem. Whether it is for birdwatching, fishing, or simply to bask in the tranquility of nature, Smithton Loch offers a unique and unforgettable experience for all who visit.

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Smithton Loch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.517232/-3.1822986 or Grid Reference NO2736. 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
Children's pond at Ledyatt
Children's pond at Ledyatt
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.
Stubble, Little Ballo Stubble covered slopes of Little Ballo Hill beside a wetland area.
Stubble, Little Ballo
Stubble covered slopes of Little Ballo Hill beside a wetland area.
Yellow road, Little Ballo
Yellow road, Little Ballo
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.
Lundie Road out of Lundie.
Lundie
Road out of Lundie.
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Smithton Loch is located at Grid Ref: NO2736 (Lat: 56.517232, Lng: -3.1822986)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside

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///flagpole.pepper.shots. Near Coupar Angus, Perth & Kinross

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