Loch Bà (Rannoch Moor) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Loch Bà |
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Loch Bà, looking south towards Glas Bheinn.
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 Loch Bà
Location in Lochaber
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| Coordinates | 56°37′0.066″N 4°44′4.376″W / 56.61668500°N 4.73454889°W |
| River sources | River Bà |
| Primary outflows | Abhainn Bà |
| Ocean/sea sources | Atlantic Ocean |
| Basin countries | Scotland |
| Max. length | 4.00 km (2.49 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.95 km (1.21 mi) |
| Surface area | 2.37 km2 (0.92 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 7.8 ft (2.4 m) |
| Max. depth | 29.8 ft (9.1 m) |
| Water volume | 6.06 km3 (1.45 cu mi) |
| Surface elevation | 264 ft (80 m) |
| Settlements | Inverkirkaig |
Loch Bà is a freshwater loch (which is the Scottish word for a lake) located on Rannoch Moor in the Scottish Highlands of Scotland. It is found within the Highland council area.
This loch is quite shallow and has an interesting, uneven shape. It is about 25 km (about 15.5 miles) to the east-south-east of Glen Coe. It is also around 20 km (about 12.4 miles) north of Tyndrum. If you visit, there is a special viewing spot on the east side of the A82 road. This road passes right by the western edge of the main loch.
Geography of Loch Bà
Loch Bà is one of the two main lochs found in the area known as Rannoch Moor. It lies to the southwest of another loch called Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin. Both of these lochs are connected to the River Affric.
There are also many smaller lochs around Loch Affric. For example, at the southwestern end of the area, you'll find Loch Coulavie. This loch sits at the base of a hill called An Tudair Beag and is a bit higher up. Also in the southwest, the River Affric flows into a very small loch named Loch Na Camaig.
On the northeastern side, two other lochs, Loch-Pollan Fearne and Garbe-Uisage, both drain their water into Loch Affric.
Mountains Nearby
To the north of Loch Bà, you can see a tall mountain called Sgùrr na Lapaich. This mountain is a "Munro," which is a Scottish mountain over 3,000 feet (914.4 meters) high. Sgùrr na Lapaich stands at about 3,773 ft (1,150 m) tall.
To the south of the loch is another hill known as Aonach Shasuinn. This hill is a "Marilyn," which means it has a height of at least 150 meters (about 492 feet) and a drop of at least 150 meters on all sides. Aonach Shasuinn is about 2,913 ft (888 m) high.
