Flossy Loch

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Shetland

Scotland

Flossy Loch

Eela Water Ronas Hill (the highest hill in Shetland) and Mid Field beyond. — Eela Water Credit: David Purchase

Flossy Loch is a picturesque freshwater loch located in the Shetland Islands, a remote archipelago situated off the northeast coast of Scotland. With its calm waters and stunning natural surroundings, Flossy Loch is a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking tranquility and a chance to connect with nature.

Spanning an area of approximately 10 acres, Flossy Loch is characterized by its crystal-clear, still waters and lush greenery that surrounds its banks. The loch is fed by small streams and springs, ensuring a constant flow of freshwater that supports a diverse ecosystem. The water remains relatively cool throughout the year due to the region's temperate climate.

The surrounding landscape of Flossy Loch is dominated by rolling hills and scattered wildflowers, providing a serene backdrop that attracts wildlife. Birds such as swans, ducks, and various species of wading birds can be spotted along the loch's shores, while otters are occasionally seen swimming in its waters.

Flossy Loch offers various recreational activities for visitors to enjoy. Anglers are drawn to the loch for its abundant fish population, which includes brown trout and Arctic char. Additionally, the calm waters make it an ideal spot for canoeing and kayaking, allowing visitors to explore the loch's hidden corners and appreciate its natural beauty up close.

Overall, Flossy Loch is a hidden gem in the Shetland Islands, offering a peaceful haven for those seeking solace in nature. With its scenic landscape and diverse wildlife, it serves as a remarkable testament to the beauty and serenity that can be found in this remote corner of Scotland.

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Flossy Loch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.481213/-1.4184742 or Grid Reference HU3277. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Eela Water

Ronas Hill (the highest hill in Shetland) and Mid Field beyond.

David Purchase

Urafirth village

The A970 goes through this village, but fortunately with only a couple of houses on the 'wrong' side. The line of the old, single-track road can be seen on the left.

David Purchase

Olnesfirth and Hamar Voe

David Purchase

The lane from Olnesfirth

The A970 is in the slight dip about 250 metres ahead.

David Purchase

Hamar Farm

I was at the end of the public road: the rather battered sign says Private Road, although I doubt that there would have been any objection had I walked closer. But there wasn't anywhere to park!

David Purchase

The north tip of Punds Water

David Purchase

Punds Water

View from the lay-by at Punds Water

Mat Tuck

Single track road

View of the A970 single track road heading north

Mat Tuck

Cattle grid on the A970 to Urrafirth

Gordon Brown

Urafirth

Ronas Hill, in the background, is the highest summit in Shetland, rising as a broad dome of stony, granite tundra above the great plateau of North Roe. This is a wild and windswept place but the views are superb.

Russel Wills

Burn of Eelawater

The outflow from Eela Water. Heading for Hamar Voe.

Russel Wills

Peat cutting

Stacked for drying.

Russel Wills

Road junction on A970

The A970 is a single-carriageway road that runs from south to north of Mainland Shetland, Scotland. The road also spurs to Scalloway and Hillswick. This is the spur for Hillswick so all three roads are the A970! Note the new road cutting directly over the hill while the old road meanders beside the loch and around the hill.

Russel Wills

A970 northbound near Skierda Water

The A970 runs for 71 miles across most of the length of the "Mainland" in the Shetland Islands. It is a good-quality single-carriageway road for most of its route. Travelling from south to north, the road begins at Grutness near Sumburgh Airport and winds around the many hills and inlets passing close to a number of small villages without going through any large ones before Lerwick. After looping around Lerwick, a short spur runs to Scalloway whilst the main route continues northwards towards Brae where it crosses the narrow isthmus of Mavis Grind. At Sandy Lochs the road splits and a four-mile spur goes through Urafirth to Hillswick. The main route continuing to the right towards its northern terminus at Isbister. This last part of the route tends to be narrower with passing places. Link

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David Dixon

Cattle Grid at Urafirth

SABRE

David Dixon

Hamar Voe Mussel Fishery

Hamar Voe is an inlet on the east coast of the Northmavine on the northwest of mainland Shetland. It is the site for a common mussel (Mytilus edulis) fishery, comprised of a single long-line mussel farm located along the east shore of the main body of the voe.

David Dixon