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Linlithgow Loch

Lothian, Scotland  >  United Kingdom

Linlithgow Loch was formed over 10,000 years ago by a retreating glacier and is one of only two natural lowland lochs in the Lothians.

Geplaatst* door Michael Lyon
Meest recente update 12 november 2024

Beschrijving

Designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Linlithgow Loch is noted for its emergent aquatic plant species and for its wildfowl. Of particular interest are populations of breeding Dodaars and Fuut, which can be seen all year round. The Loch also support some of the largest flocks of Meerkoet, Knobbelzwaan and Kuifeend to be found in the Lothians. In winter this population is joined by Tafeleend, Brilduiker and Grauwe Gans.

Details

Toegang

Linlithgow Loch lies immediately north of the town of Linlithgow. There are several car parks close to the lake. Click on a P in the map for directions. Car park by Palace locked in the evening, other gates remain open. A circular walk around the lake is about 2,3 miles (4 km).

Terrein en leefgebied

Wetland , Rietvelden , Meer

Omstandigheden

Vlak , Open landschap

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Nee

Telescoop meenemen?

Nee

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Het hele jaar

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Lente

Route

Verharde weg

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemakkelijk

Toegankelijk via

Te voet , Fiets , Auto

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Nee

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