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Loch Leitir Easaidh
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Loch Leitir Easaidh at dusk
Loch Leitir Easaidh is located in Sutherland
Loch Leitir Easaidh
Loch Leitir Easaidh
Location in Sutherland
Coordinates 58°11′23″N 5°07′05″W / 58.18980026°N 5.11801710°W / 58.18980026; -5.11801710
Type freshwater loch
Primary inflows unamed burns flow from Loch na h-Innse Fraoich in the southeast and Loch Bad a' Chigean from the northeast.
Primary outflows unamned burn flows from Loch Leitir Easaidh at the eastern end into Loch Assynt
Max. length 0.804672 km (0.500000 mi)
Max. width 0.643738 km (0.400000 mi)
Surface area 19 ha (47 acres)
Average depth 20.00 ft (6.10 m)
Max. depth 69.88 ft (21.30 m)
Water volume 423,213,862 cu ft (11,984,082.0 m3)
Shore length1 3 km (1.9 mi)
Surface elevation 67 m (220 ft)
Max. temperature 53.5 °F (11.9 °C)
Min. temperature 42.0 °F (5.6 °C)
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Loch Leitir Easaidh is a small, shallow freshwater loch in Scotland. It has an irregular shape. This loch flows into the northwestern part of Loch Assynt. Both lochs are found in Assynt, Sutherland. This area is part of the Assynt-Coigach National Scenic Area. Scotland has 40 such special areas.

Exploring the Geography of Loch Leitir Easaidh

Loch Leitir Easaidh is on the eastern side of a flat, low area. Many other lochs are nearby to the east. These lochs all drain into the Loch Inver area. To the north of this flat land, there is a long crack in the Earth's crust. This crack, called a fault, runs from northwest to southeast. It goes through Loch Assynt and Loch Leitir Easaidh. It continues past Gleannan Salach, Loch na Loinne, and Loch Poll all the way to the coast.

The Quinag Mountains

North and northeast of the loch are the three peaks of the Quinag mountains. Their name in Scottish Gaelic is A’ Chuineag. These mountains have a unique Y-shaped crest. The three main summits are known as Corbetts. A Corbett is a Scottish mountain between 2,500 and 3,000 feet high.

The three peaks are:

  • Quinag - Sail Gorm at 776 meters (2,546 feet)
  • Quinag - Sail Gharbh at 808 meters (2,651 feet)
  • Quinag - Spidean Coinich at 764 meters (2,507 feet)

Fun Activities at the Loch

Loch Leitir Easaidh is a great place for outdoor activities. Many people enjoy both fishing and walking here.

Walking Trails

The Culag Community Woodland Trust has created a special walking path. This path is designed for everyone, no matter their ability. It makes it easy for people to explore the area. There are also two public toilets available at the loch for visitors.

Fishing in the Loch

The loch is very popular with people who enjoy fly-fishing. A survey in November 2019 looked at the types of fish living in the loch. The main kinds of fish found are Trout and char.

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