Loch Naver

Loch Naver is a loch in the Farr parish in Sutherland in the Highland council area of northern Scotland. It is situated upon the B873 main road.[1][2] Upon the loch are also the settlements of Kilbreck, Redhackaistelll and Dailmallhart. Additionally Alltnaharra and Achanaes are nearby.[1][3] Fishing is very popular on Loch Naver and the River Naver.[4][5][6]

Loch Naver
Loch Naver is located in Sutherland
Loch Naver
Loch Naver
LocationScotland
Coordinates58.297°N 4.359°W / 58.297; -4.359
TypeLoch
Primary inflowsRiver Mudale, River Vagastie
Primary outflowsRiver Naver
Basin countriesUnited Kingdom
Max. length9.7 kilometres (6.0 mi)
Surface elevation75 metres (246 ft)
Islands1
SettlementsAlltnaharra, Klibreck, Reidhackaistell, Dailmallhart

Geography

The Loch is nearly 10 kilometres long but only 200–600 metres across depending on Location, Loch Naver stretches out East-West and water flows eastward from the River Mudale and Loch Staonsaid to the River Naver and Loch Hope.[1][7][8][9]

Inflows and outflows

The Primary inflows of Loch Naver are the River Mudale and the River Vagastie while the primary outflow is the River Naver. Other inflows include:

  • Grummore Burn[10][11]
  • Allt Gruama Beag
  • Allt a' Choire Bhuidhe
  • Allt a' Chnoic Leith
  • Allt Ach' a' Chuil[12]
  • Allt Ruigh na Sealbhaig[13]
  • Allt Creagach[14][15]
  • Kilbreck Burn[16][17]

Fishing

Fishing is very common not only in Loch Naver but also in the River Naver, as it is a top place to catch trout. The Stathnaver area is often referred to as one of the best areas for fishing in the country.[5][6][18] People wishing to stay in the area have choice with there being a caravan park on the Loch as well as lodges in Alltnaharra and Syre.[5][19]

References
  1. "#GetOutside: Do more in the British Outdoors". getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  2. "B873, a scenic narrow road along Loch Naver". www.dangerousroads.org. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  3. "Relation: Loch Naver (13282090)". OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  4. "NC500 Fishing - Best Salmon Rivers and Lochs in North Sutherland". www.nc500fishing.com. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  5. Syre Estate, Strathnaver; Tel: +44 1453 521956; bookings@naverfishingsyre.co.uk, Email. "Fly Fishing for Salmon on the Naver, Syre Estate, Sutherland in Scotland". Naver Fishing Syre. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  6. "Lochs and Rivers". Altnaharra Hotel. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  7. "Loch Naver | Canmore". canmore.org.uk. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  8. "#GetOutside: Do more in the British Outdoors". getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  9. "#GetOutside: Do more in the British Outdoors". getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  10. "Grummore, depopulated township, Loch Naver (SM2209)". portal.historicenvironment.scot. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  11. "MHG12636 - Grummore, depopulated township, Loch Naver - Highland Historic Environment Record". her.highland.gov.uk. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  12. "Way: Allt Ach'a' Chuil (240980294)". OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  13. "Allt Ruigh Na Sealbhaig | Canmore". canmore.org.uk. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  14. "Allt Creagach | Canmore". canmore.org.uk. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  15. "MHG12639 - Allt Creagach - Highland Historic Environment Record". her.highland.gov.uk. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  16. "MHG13275 - Cup Marked Stone, Klibreck Burn - HBSMR WEB and API reference site". hbsmr-web.esdm.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  17. "Nostalgic memories of Klibreck Burn's local history". www.francisfrith.com. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  18. "Salmon, Trout, Loch and River Fishing, Scotland". Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  19. "Luxury Hotel in Altnaharra, Sutherland | Althaharra Hotel". Altnaharra Hotel. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
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