Loch Urigill

Loch Urigill is a loch near Elphin at the southern tip of the Assynt District in Sutherland, Highland Council Area, Scotland, It's 2 miles from Elphin and 1 mile from Ledmore. It's not directly linked to any main roads however small trains lead to the loch.[1][2] The Loch is nearly 2 miles across and yet very rarely reaches over 5 metres in depth therefore making it easy for weeds and plants to grow inside the shallower ends of the loch.[3]

Geography

Flowing out of the Loch is the Na Luirgean River a short river that only lasts for about 1.5 miles before flowing into the Ledmore River.[1] Flowing in there is a collection of small streams and many small hills and peaks are around the loch but no large mountains.[1]

Tourism

There are no real cottages or homes on the Loch itself however there are many hiking trains leading to it.[2] There are also plenty more in the vicinity of the loch.[1] Fishing is also possible in the Loch and despite the shallowness it's been reported that large trout can be found inside Loch Urigill.[3] The Doire Dubh nature reserve is just west of the Loch but just east is Loch Borralan which is larger, on a main road and has dedicated lodges for it making it a much larger and easier to access tourist attraction.[2]

References
  1. "Loch Urigill, Highland - area information, map, walks and more". Ordnance Survey Get Outside. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
  2. "Loch Urigill · Lairg, UK". Loch Urigill · Lairg, UK. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
  3. "A Guide to Lochs | Loch Fishing Holidays in Scotland". Oykel Bridge Hotel. Retrieved 2021-09-26.

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