Balshando Loch

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Angus

Scotland

Balshando 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 &#039;feature&#039; in the landscape. Hard going. — Smith Loch and Smithton Hill Credit: Aleks Scholz

Balshando Loch is a small freshwater loch located in the Angus region of Scotland. It is nestled amidst rolling hills and lush greenery, providing a picturesque and tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy. The loch is surrounded by dense woodlands, creating a sense of seclusion and natural beauty.

Balshando Loch is home to a variety of wildlife, including ducks, swans, and other waterfowl. The clear waters of the loch are also teeming with various species of fish, making it a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. The calm and peaceful atmosphere of the loch makes it an ideal place for birdwatching and nature enthusiasts.

Visitors can explore the area surrounding Balshando Loch on foot, taking in the stunning views and breathing in the fresh, crisp air. There are also opportunities for boating and kayaking on the loch, allowing visitors to get up close and personal with the natural surroundings.

Overall, Balshando Loch is a hidden gem in the Angus region, offering a peaceful retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

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Balshando Loch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.510898/-3.1727578 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.

Aleks Scholz

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.

Aleks Scholz

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.

Aleks Scholz

Ledcrieff Loch

The loch seen from the dam at its western edge.

Aleks Scholz

Ardgarth Hill

The ridge next to Lundie Craigs is less rock, more heather, and only some isolated trees.

Aleks Scholz

Blacklaw Hill Trig Pillar

Looking westwards on the summit area of Blacklaw Hill to the triangulation pillar, with the Zoe Matheson memorial seat to the right.

Scott Cormie

Farmland at Kirkton of Lundie

Douglas Nelson

Farmland near the village of Lundie

Douglas Nelson

Upland farming near Lundie

Douglas Nelson

Children's pond at Ledyatt

Douglas Nelson

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.

Richard Webb