Loch Kerry

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Ross-shire

Scotland

Loch Kerry

Road descending to Camas na h-Airigh The road leaves the B8056 near to Badachro giving access to the few homes above the bay. Loch Gairloch lies in the distance. — Road descending to Camas na h-Airigh Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Loch Kerry is a beautiful sea loch located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is a long and narrow body of water that stretches inland from the coast, forming an estuary surrounded by picturesque hills and forests. The loch is fed by several small creeks and streams that flow into its waters, providing a habitat for a variety of marine life.

The shores of Loch Kerry are lined with rugged cliffs and rocky beaches, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The calm waters of the loch are ideal for fishing, kayaking, and boating, offering visitors a peaceful and relaxing experience on the water.

The surrounding area is rich in history and culture, with ancient ruins and historic sites dotting the landscape. Visitors to Loch Kerry can explore the nearby villages and towns, sampling local cuisine and enjoying traditional Scottish hospitality.

Overall, Loch Kerry is a tranquil and scenic destination that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage for visitors to enjoy.

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Loch Kerry Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.701626/-5.6749472 or Grid Reference NG8173. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road descending to Camas na h-Airigh The road leaves the B8056 near to Badachro giving access to the few homes above the bay. Loch Gairloch lies in the distance.

Road descending to Camas na h-Airigh

The road leaves the B8056 near to Badachro giving access to the few homes above the bay. Loch Gairloch lies in the distance.

Trevor Littlewood

B8056 above Leacnasaide Leacnasaide is a small community above Loch Shieldaig; the B8056 is seen here passing above it on its way to Red Point.

B8056 above Leacnasaide

Leacnasaide is a small community above Loch Shieldaig; the B8056 is seen here passing above it on its way to Red Point.

Trevor Littlewood

Woodland above Leacnasaide

Woodland above Leacnasaide

Scrubland near Leacnasaide

Scrubland near Leacnasaide

The Red Point road west of Shieldaig Single track road with passing places.

The Red Point road west of Shieldaig

Single track road with passing places.

View towards Gairloch Bay Looking over mixed scrub to the bay, and the houses on its north shore.

View towards Gairloch Bay

Looking over mixed scrub to the bay, and the houses on its north shore.

Scrubland near Leacnasaide

Scrubland near Leacnasaide

Post box at Leacnasaide

Post box at Leacnasaide

Leac na Saighde

Leac na Saighde

Road (B8056) near Lecnasaide Looking south-eastward.

Road (B8056) near Lecnasaide

Looking south-eastward.

Road (B8056) near Lecnasaide Looking north-westward.

Road (B8056) near Lecnasaide

Looking north-westward.

Birch wood near Loch Shieldaig Much of the land beside the B8056 through Badachro is wooded. The trees here are young suggesting reversion to woodland.

Birch wood near Loch Shieldaig

Much of the land beside the B8056 through Badachro is wooded. The trees here are young suggesting reversion to woodland.

B8056 Between Shieldaig and Badachro.

B8056

Between Shieldaig and Badachro.

Birch wood, Shieldaig Some of the woodland along the road between Kerrysdale and Badachro.

Birch wood, Shieldaig

Some of the woodland along the road between Kerrysdale and Badachro.

B8056 The B8056 is a dead end road in Wester Ross. It runs 9 miles from the A832 to Redpoint.
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B8056

The B8056 is a dead end road in Wester Ross. It runs 9 miles from the A832 to Redpoint. Link

Bridge on the River Kerry

Bridge on the River Kerry

Charlestown Pier

Charlestown Pier

Gairloch Old Burial Ground

Gairloch Old Burial Ground

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Loch Kerry is located at Grid Ref: NG8173 (Lat: 57.701626, Lng: -5.6749472)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///plodding.amicably.scrapped. Near Gairloch, Highland

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