Rescobie Loch

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Angus

Scotland

Rescobie Loch

Potato Field at Reswallie Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Rescobie Loch, located in Angus, Scotland, is a tranquil freshwater loch that spans an area of approximately 66 hectares. It is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers, and anglers alike. The loch is situated on a natural basin formed by glacial activity during the last Ice Age.

Surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills, Rescobie Loch offers a picturesque landscape that is both peaceful and serene. The water itself is crystal clear, reflecting the beauty of the surrounding scenery. The loch is fed by a number of small streams that flow into it, ensuring a constant supply of fresh water.

Rescobie Loch is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. The loch provides habitat for a variety of bird species, including the great crested grebe, tufted duck, and mute swan. It is also a popular breeding ground for waterfowl, with many species nesting in the reed beds that line the shore.

Angling is a popular activity at Rescobie Loch, with the loch being well-stocked with brown trout and rainbow trout. Anglers can be seen casting their lines from the banks or from small boats that can be hired at the on-site boathouse. The loch is known for its excellent fishing opportunities and regularly hosts angling competitions.

Overall, Rescobie Loch is a hidden gem in Angus, offering a serene and picturesque setting for outdoor activities, wildlife spotting, and angling. Its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem make it a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Scotland.

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Rescobie Loch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.654423/-2.7960212 or Grid Reference NO5151. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Potato Field at Reswallie

Sandy Gerrard

Field near Rescobie Loch

Newly ploughed and sewn field near Rescobie Loch.

Mary Rodgers

South-western corner of Balgavies Loch

Looking from the south-western corner to a partly frozen Balgavies Loch with attendant wildlife.

Scott Cormie

Autumn at Balgavies Loch

Mixed woodland changing colour on the track at the western end of the Loch.

M J Richardson

Pool by Balgavies Loch

With access for pond dipping - an essential at any wildlife reserve.

M J Richardson

The Forfar-Arbroath railway line

Long disused, it now forms an attractive path through the SWT Balgavies Loch Wildlife Reserve.

M J Richardson

Balgavies Loch Wildlife Reserve

A kettle hole loch, fomed by water filling the hole left by a stranded chunk of ice after the retreat of the last glaciation - 8-10000 years ago. Now a good place for birds and other wildlife throughout the year. Seen from the old Forfar-Arbroath railway line, which now forms a path along the northern side of the loch.

M J Richardson

Calocera viscosa

A jelly fungus that grows on dead coniferous wood, in this case a fallen and almost dead larch at Balgavies Loch Wildlife Reserve NO5251 : Fallen larch at Balgavies Loch. Sometimes called 'Stag's horn fungus', but that name is more often used for the black and white candle snuff fungus [Xylaria hypoxylon SN0239 : Candle snuff fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon)], which shows that even 'common' or 'English' names can cause as much confusion as the Latin ones.

M J Richardson

Fallen larch at Balgavies Loch

Over, but not quite dead - there are a few green branches at the tip. The jelly fungus Calocera viscosa NO5251 : Calocera viscosa can just be seen as an orange dot in the centre.

M J Richardson

Path at Balgavies Loch

The old Arbroath-Forfar railway line bed, which makes a good path along the north side of the loch.

M J Richardson

Old grassland at the Balgavies Loch Wildlife reserve

Scrub and wildflower meadow vegetation in an open part of the reserve, interestingly rich in wax-cap fungi. The wall in the distance marks the line of the Arbroath-Forfar railway, now disused.

M J Richardson