Loch Dheoir

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Loch Dheoir

Peaty pool by the roadside Cotton grass by the roadside, looking south east towards the hills beyond Lochmaddy. — Peaty pool by the roadside Credit: Gordon Hatton

Loch Dheoir is a picturesque body of water located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Situated in a scenic region known for its natural beauty, Loch Dheoir offers a unique landscape with a mix of sea, estuary, and creek features.

With its pristine waters, the loch is a popular spot for various water activities such as fishing, boating, and kayaking. The surrounding area is characterized by lush greenery, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The loch is a haven for wildlife, with a diverse range of species inhabiting its waters and surrounding shores. Visitors may spot seals, otters, and a variety of bird species, including herons and eagles. The abundance of marine life makes Loch Dheoir an attractive location for birdwatching and wildlife photography.

The estuary of the loch serves as a vital ecosystem, supporting a rich array of plant and animal species. The intertidal mudflats provide important feeding grounds for wading birds, while the surrounding marshes are home to a variety of wetland plants.

The creek that flows into the loch adds to its charm, meandering through the landscape and offering stunning views of the surrounding hills. The gentle flow of the creek provides a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, perfect for those seeking a moment of solitude or a leisurely stroll along its banks.

Overall, Loch Dheoir is a captivating natural feature that combines the beauty of the sea, estuary, and creek, making it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring Inverness-shire.

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Loch Dheoir Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.643176/-7.2003494 or Grid Reference NF8973. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Peaty pool by the roadside

Cotton grass by the roadside, looking south east towards the hills beyond Lochmaddy.

Gordon Hatton

Peat stacks at Stolie

Moorland dropping gently to a tidal channel, with Beinn Mhor in the distance.

Gordon Hatton

Tidal channels and mud flats

Having squeezed into a corner of this square, further progress across the tidal mud flats would appear to be a foolish move. The unnamed islet some 150m away is, according to the OS map, surrounded by sand. In reality it appears to be a rather sicky mud.

Gordon Hatton

A maze of muddy channels

Looking east from the Rubha Dubh promontory across a maze of muddy channels, exposed rocks and little islands.

Gordon Hatton

Tidal channel from Rubha Dubh

There's a maze of muddy tidal channels here. The OS map indicates sand, but only the foolish, or those with chest waders would be tempted to cross these muddy channels.

Gordon Hatton

Loch na Leacaich Shoreline

A view along the shoreline of Loch na Leacaich, with the peaked hill of Crogearraidh Mor is the far distance.

G Kilpatrick

Blathaisbhal stone row

A stone row composed of three stones. Like most rows it is far from straight (Scale 1m). Link

Sandy Gerrard

View towards Loch an Duin

The distant water translates as the Loch of the Dun, with the remains of Dun Torcuill in the middle distance [centre of photo]. The convoluted outline of the loch includes two other dun sites, both well out of sight from this point by the road.

Gordon Hatton

Loch Dheoir

Loch Dheoir is the name given to this area of salt water where a maze of channels eventually connect with the open sea close to Lochmaddy.

Gordon Hatton

Dun Torcuill

A view from an adjoining square towards this iron age broch in Loch an Duin. The walls are said to be up to 4m thick and 3m high, but approach on land is very difficult.

Gordon Hatton