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Forfar Loch

Angus, Scotland  >  United Kingdom

Lowland loch that is easily accessible from the nearby town of Forfar. Year round of interest and you can make a circular walk around the loch.

Added* by Stuart Green
Most recent update 5 siječnja 2025
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Description

Forfar Loch has a 4 kilometre (2.5 mile) loop walk around the entire loch. You will pass reed beds, a community orchard, a witches memorial, bird feeders and information posts. The lake attracts breeding, passage and wintering wildfowl and is also a winter gull roost. During migration you can also spot waders. Birds that can be observed include Oštrigar, Šljuka Kokošica, Ćubasti Gnjurac, Mali Gnjurac, Kržulja, Patka Kreketaljka, Patka Žličarka, Čiopa, Vodomar and Riječni Galeb. And look out for fishing Bukoč during the summer. Otter, fox and roe deer are also regularly spotted.

Details

Access

Forfar Loch is located on the west edge of the historic burgh of Forfar. There are 2 main car parks at the east end of the loch, signposted from the town. Easily done on foot or bike. Forfar is easily accessed by car or public transport. The area is easily covered in a morning or afternoon. The 4 kilometre (2½ mile) path around Forfar Loch is suitable for all abilities and forms part of the wider Forfar Path Network. Good year round interest, anything possible during spring and autumn passage.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Reedbeds , Agriculture , Lake

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Spring

Route

Wide path , Paved road , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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