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Loch Morar. Loch Morar is of glacial origin with very steep sides and a length of 19 km (12 mi). It contains five sizeable islands. The only road along the loch extends no more than four miles (6 km) along the north shore. Both sides of the loch were inhabited along their length as late as the early 12th century. Emigration and the introduction of sheep farming and sporting estates in place of the traditional cattle farming, led to the abandoment of all settlements on the south shore and of those on the north-east of Bracorina. Kinlochmorar, at the head of the loch, was last inhabited around 1920 and Swordland Lodge, at the midway point on the north shore and level with the deepest part of the loch, has been no more than a summer home since 1969.
The Ministry of Supply Department of Atomic Energy built a station at Loch Morar in 1947.[3] References[edit] External links[edit] Morar Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland. Until 1997, the Road to the Isles, the A830 to Mallaig, passed through the village of Morar. Since then a much better quality road west of the village has effectively by-passed it.
This has made Morar a much quieter and very much nicer place. Now you can wander the village and enjoy its atmosphere without having to dodge the fish lorries from Mallaig. The centre of the village is marked by the Morar Hotel on one side of the road and the railway station on the other. The Morar Hotel is a deceptive place, larger than it initially appears. Not, it must be admitted, that the hotel is usually what you first notice in these views: the stunning beachscapes of the River Morar estuary lie at the northern end of the "Silver Sands of Morar" and your attention is more usually taken by the incredible white beaches and remarkably blue waters found here. Loch Morar is 12 miles long and over a mile wide in places. Loch Morar has two main claims to fame. The Glaciation of Loch Morar and Other Lochs on the West Coast of Scotland.
Glaciation Everybody has heard about the ice age, usually from half forgotten Geography lessons from teachers with unfathomable nicknames, but how many of us stop to think about what it must have been like, try and visualise these gargantuan events? We are told that between 11,000 and 10,000 years ago up to 4000ft ice covered the mountains of Scotland and huge glaciers grinded and pummelled their way westwards to the coast. Huge valleys were created, rivers diverted, the landscape changed forever. Even the level of the sea was changed! All traces of these vast ice fields have long since vanished and all we have is the word of scientists that these events really happened… Or do we?
Are there clues hidden in the landscape waiting to be read, waiting to tell a story of events long passed? In fact here in Morar, you could not be better placed to take a close look at these clues yourself, and then ponder and draw your own conclusions. So let's take a closer look at that evidence. The Big Water. The Unusual and Unique Geology of Loch Morar, Knoydart and the Surrounding Area. Loch Morar lies in an ice scoured basin lying within the Moine and Lewisian rocks of North West Scotland. Twelve miles long and a mile wide, over a thousand feet deep and yet only yards form the ocean with its' surface just a few feet above sea level, it is truly a unique geological feature.
The relatively recent effects of the Loch Lomond Stadial Ice age which ended just 10,000 years ago have left their imprint on a landscape which is many hundreds of thousands times older. The most obvious features of the landscape that surround the loch can be attributed to the combination of forces that accompanied the massive ice sheets and glaciers that shaped much of the West coast of Scotland that we see today. However the underlying geology is very much older, in some places more than half the age of the planet itself. The history contained in these rocks is much harder to realise than the recent glacial features, but never-the-less can be unscrambled to reveal a past of truly epic proportions.
Visit Morar and Loch Morar. Warning: You are using an old browser that is not supported by this website. You can continue browsing but some features (like the search box) won't work as expected. In order to be able to fully experience this website you need install a newer browser. We recommend FireFox, it's fast, free, and standards compliant. The Morar community enjoys a very picturesque setting which is both very near the sea, has a large fresh-water loch and is where the Jacobite steam train puffs bye during the summer months. Loch Morar is a huge area of fresh water popular with fishermen. Morar has one hotel and lots of self-catering holiday accommodation. Website produced, managed and edited by Visit Fort William Ltd - an independent Fort William company Established 1997 Office: Ben Nevis Office, Tomacharich, Fort William, PH33 6SW If you would like to contact the Administrators to make a comment, ask a question or offer a suggestion, please click here.
Loch Morar Map. Lochaber Geopark | Loch Morar, the Deepest Freshwater Loch in the UK. Home > Superlative Lochaber > Deepest Loch Loch Morar viewed from the north Loch Morar viewed from the south Loch Morar (Loch Mòrair), which is situated near the coastal village of Morar, is the deepest freshwater loch in the British Isles. At 310m (1017ft) deep, it is deeper than much of the seabed off the west coast of Scotland. The loch fills a steep-sided rock basin carved out by glaciers. The water from Loch Morar spills down to the sea along the River Morar. Loch Morar is a popular holiday spot on the picturesque Road to the Isles from Fort William to Mallaig and is an excellent place for kayaking.
But watch out if you're on the water. For more information about the Loch Morar area visit www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk. Weather loch morar - united kingdom. Loch Morar (Vol. 3, Plate 43) - Coasts of Scotland on marine charts, 1580-1831. LOCH NESS MONSTER: Some Tales of Mhorag of Loch Morar. Following on from our tales of the Loch Oich Monster. The witness who told me that story also mentioned an experience a friend had in the late 80s or early 90s at Loch Morar: "Another pair of friends were seakayaking in Loch Morar, heading to Tarbert to portage through and paddle back down Loch Nevis and camped the night on an island in Loch Morar. During the night one got up for a pee and as he was standing in the dark a huge commotion in the water nearby went on for several minutes, then stopped.
Suddenly a large wave of displaced water rushed up the shingle beach evidence of a large object having moved about vigorously. Nothing to see and no signs of anything in the morning, and no boat engines or evidence of other craft. " Staying on that subject and moving further back in time, I mentioned the Carmichael Watson Project website nine months ago at this link. Text 1: " Morag is always seen before a death and before a drowning especially before the death of the proprietor. Text 2: Text 3: Morag of Loch Morar | Local Myths and Legends. Monsters and strange fish in Loch Morar 1000ft deep freshwater loch - Wild About Britain. Hunting the (other) loch monster in Morar, Scotland. Loch Morar. It is surprising how many lochs in Inverneshire have monster traditions and sightings, Loch Ness, Loch Lhinne, Loch Lochy, and Loch Arkaig to name a few.
Loch Morar also has a many sightings of strange creatures within its waters, and - judging by witness sightings - is probably as likely to have something within its depths as Loch Ness. The loch, although not as large a mass of water as Loch Ness is a 1000 feet deep in places, and is much more remote and inaccessible to eyewitnesses. Its alleged resident beastie has been dubbed Morag, who in general appearance resembles the classic pictures of Nessie as a plesiosaur. One of the most frightening encounters with Morag took place in August 1969. Two friends, Duncan McDonnell, and Bill Simpson, were fishing on the loch in a motor cruiser. They became aware of a loud splashing in the water behind them and turned to see a large object in the water, which rammed the boat side-on in a deliberate manner.
Directions: Reached via the A830. Map Data. Loch Morar to Tarbet, Bracorina, near Morar. A fantastic walk along Loch Morar with great mountain views then over a low pass to Tarbet on Loch Nevis. Bruce Watt ferry can be used to return to Mallaig but must be booked in advance - check timetable here. If using the ferry, a train or bus could be caught from Mallaig to Morar, and an additional road walk of 5km leads back to Bracorina unless transport has been arranged. Alternatively, you could make an 18km walk by simply returning from Tarbet the same way. Terrain Stony path and track, a few steep sections, boggy in places after rain. Public Transport Bruce Watt ferry to and from Tarbet, bus and train between Mallaig and Morar (5km from Bracorina). Start Bracorina road end from Morar. Users' reports As well as reading our description of each walking route, you can read about the experiences of others users on this walk and others.There are 2 user reports for this walk - click to read them.
Write your own report - there's £90 to win at Webtogs each month User RatingLog in to vote. Walking around Loch Morar. Sgurr na Ciche The area around the loch is a walkers’ paradise. The surrounding hills, although not of the Munro or Corbett heights, offer magnificent views stretching as far as Ben Nevis in the east to the magnificent Cuillins and further to the Hebrides in the west. To enjoy these magnificent views the walker must arm him/herself with the local O.S. maps (Sheet 40, Mallaig & Glenfinnan at 1:50,00 or Explorer 398 Loch Morar & Mallaig). There are only three clearly way-marked paths in the catchment, being Glasnacardoch to Lochs Nostarie and Eireagoraidh, Bracorina to Tarbet and Allt an Loin to Loch a Bhada Dharaich. Traigh Cairn The longest of the three is the 7.5 kilometre (signed as 7½mls!) The short walk from Glasnacardoch to Loch an Nostarie has recently been upgraded and has a firm surface and is reasonably suitable at present for pushchairs /disabled access.
Walking in the Loch Morar Area Further information Contact Angus Macintyre (Ranger) 01687 462 983 Location Map. Loch Morar | Salmon and Trout Fishing | Wildlife Watching | Walking in Scotland. Www.lochmorarcrafts.co.uk. Loch Morar | Fishing | Fort William, Ben Nevis & Lochaber.