Achridigill Loch, sometimes listed as Achridig Loch,[1] is a remote lochan (small loch) in Scotland's Flow Country, roughly 2.5 miles southeast of Strathy, a crofting settlement on Scotland's north coast.

Achridigill Loch
Achridig Loch
Achridigill Loch from the north
Achridigill Loch is located in Sutherland
Achridigill Loch
Achridigill Loch
LocationScottish Highlands
Coordinates58°31′27″N 3°57′46″W / 58.52417°N 3.96278°W / 58.52417; -3.96278
Primary outflowsAllt a' Ghlasraich
Basin countriesScotland, United Kingdom
Max. length639 m (2,096 ft)
Max. width592 m (1,942 ft)
Surface elevation150 m (490 ft)

The lochan's name likely derives from the same Scottish Gaelic root as the village of Achriesgill, i.e. Achadh Rìdhisgil, meaning "Field of Rìdhisgil".

Achridigill Loch sits within a vast peat bog.[2]

The lochan is a popular spot for brown trout fishing, with a boat available to members of Forsinard Flyfishers' Club. The loch's water level used to be several feet higher but has since retreated, meaning its east end is no longer accessible for boats. A rough private track leads to the loch, accessible for vehicles with four-wheel drive.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Route Planner for Walking, Running, Cycling - plotaroute.com". www.plotaroute.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  2. ^ "Digimap Discovery Service". digimap.edina.ac.uk. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  3. ^ "Fly fishing at Loch Achridigill, Forsinard, Scotland". Let's Fish. Retrieved 2024-05-15.