Mousavord Loch

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Shetland

Scotland

Mousavord Loch

Mousa Vord Loch from Trona Scord
Mousa Vord Loch from Trona Scord Credit: Mike Pennington

Mousavord Loch is a small freshwater loch located on the island of Shetland, Scotland. It is situated in the central part of the island, near the village of Sandwick. The loch spans an area of approximately 10 hectares and is surrounded by picturesque rolling hills and heathland.

Mousavord Loch is a shallow body of water, with an average depth of about 2 meters. It is primarily fed by rainfall and small streams that flow into the loch from the surrounding hills. The water in the loch is clear and unpolluted, providing an ideal habitat for various aquatic species.

The loch is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Several species of waterfowl such as ducks and geese can be spotted on the loch, especially during the migration season. The surrounding vegetation includes reeds, sedges, and rushes, which provide nesting sites and shelter for many bird species.

Mousavord Loch is also popular among anglers as it supports a healthy population of fish, including brown trout and perch. The tranquil surroundings and abundance of wildlife make it an attractive spot for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat.

The loch is easily accessible, with a small car park located nearby, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenic beauty and observe the diverse wildlife. It is an important site for conservation and is managed to preserve its natural ecosystem.

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Mousavord Loch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.280516/-1.5965607 or Grid Reference HU2255. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mousa Vord Loch from Trona Scord
Mousa Vord Loch from Trona Scord
Herma Neuk from Trona Scord, Sandness
Herma Neuk from Trona Scord, Sandness
Burn of Trona Scord A small stream that runs beside the road for a while.
Burn of Trona Scord
A small stream that runs beside the road for a while.
Ruin by the road Including the Burn of Cattikismires and the hill Neuglesbreck.
Ruin by the road
Including the Burn of Cattikismires and the hill Neuglesbreck.
Sheep Wash, Stanevatstoe Loch
Sheep Wash, Stanevatstoe Loch
A Wetland Area A series of small ponds and lakes on this level valley floor.
A Wetland Area
A series of small ponds and lakes on this level valley floor.
Neuglesbreck An interesting name for a random bit of hillside, which prompted a quick look-up to see if there was an explanation/translation.
Not exactly, but I did find out about Njugles, mystical horses which lure unwary travellers to their doom, in the way these sort of creatures so often do. See
<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://jordanoggblog.wordpress.com/category/folklore/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://jordanoggblog.wordpress.com/category/folklore/">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> for more njugle stories.
And also <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.shetlink.com/index.php?/topic/245-njugle/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.shetlink.com/index.php?/topic/245-njugle/">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> for a bit of informed rambling on the same subject with special references to bathwater, and bears on Fetlar.
Neuglesbreck
An interesting name for a random bit of hillside, which prompted a quick look-up to see if there was an explanation/translation. Not exactly, but I did find out about Njugles, mystical horses which lure unwary travellers to their doom, in the way these sort of creatures so often do. See LinkExternal link for more njugle stories. And also LinkExternal link for a bit of informed rambling on the same subject with special references to bathwater, and bears on Fetlar.
View over Stanevatstoe Loch
View over Stanevatstoe Loch
Road Junction Road Junction for Sandness & Bixter
Road Junction
Road Junction for Sandness & Bixter
Power Distribution Electricity lines
Power Distribution
Electricity lines
Ponies on moorland near Stanevatstoe Loch, Sandness
Ponies on moorland near Stanevatstoe Loch, Sandness
Stanevatstoe Loch, Sandness
Stanevatstoe Loch, Sandness
Moorland on the south side of Mousa Vord, Sandness
Moorland on the south side of Mousa Vord, Sandness
Moorland on Neuglesbreck, between Walls and Sandness
Moorland on Neuglesbreck, between Walls and Sandness
Burga Water in west Mainland The broch in the loch is named a Dun on the map for some reason.
Burga Water in west Mainland
The broch in the loch is named a Dun on the map for some reason.
Stanevatstoe Loch With Lesser Black-backed Gulls on the rocks on the shore.
Stanevatstoe Loch
With Lesser Black-backed Gulls on the rocks on the shore.
Stanevatstoe Loch Viewed from its south end on a rainy day!
Stanevatstoe Loch
Viewed from its south end on a rainy day!
Peat cutting near Burga Water
Peat cutting near Burga Water
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Mousavord Loch is located at Grid Ref: HU2255 (Lat: 60.280516, Lng: -1.5965607)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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