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a stunning loch
Isle of Lewis, Scotland

Loch nan Leac

water managed by Stornoway and North Lewis

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Duration: 01:10 Distance: 5.24 km Ascent: 82.39m Difficulty: 72 / 100
Low alkalinity Shallow Low shoreline complexity Low elevation Small
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Loch nan Leac is recognized for its clarity and historically has yielded fish weighing around 2 pounds, though recent reports suggest this may no longer be true. However, it is still regarded as a good fishery, boasting a healthy population of smaller trout.

  • Isle of Lewis, Scotland
  • Lake
  • Brown trout
Waters nearby

Waters within 5 miles of Loch nan Leac

Loch na Faing
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
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Loch na Faing is a small, round loch that once had a notable reputation. It might be worth exploring whether that reputation has resurfaced by having ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout