Muckle Water

#5988 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Muckle Water is a long, narrow fresh water loch on Ward Hill on Rousay, Orkney, Scotland. It is the biggest loch on the island and is popular for fishing. It can be reached by a track from the roadside. The Suso Burn on the north eastern shore drains the loch into the Sound of Rousay. ()

Length: 6600 ftWidth: 1320 ftMaximum depth: 20 ftElevation: 0 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 59°15'32"N, 3°6'6"W

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ScotlandUnited Kingdom

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Muckle Water – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Noup Head Lighthouse, Noltland Castle, Lady Kirk, Links of Noltland.

5.1 miN
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Noup Head Lighthouse, Westray
131 min walk • Noup Head Lighthouse lies on the north west headland of the isle of Westray, in Orkney, Scotland. It was constructed by David A Stevenson in 1898 for the Northern Lighthouse Board.
5.5 miNE
Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles
Noltland Castle, Westray
140 min walk • Noltland Castle is located near Pierowall on the island of Westray in the Orkney Islands of Scotland. It dates mainly to the later 16th century, although it was never fully completed. The castle is protected as a scheduled monument.
6 miNE
Church
Lady Kirk, Westray
152 min walk • The Lady Kirk at Pierowall is one of two ruined churches on the island of Westray, in Orkney, Scotland. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of Historic Environment Scotland.
5.7 miNE
Archaeological site
Links of Noltland, Westray
145 min walk • Links of Noltland is an archaeological site near Grobust Bay on the north coast of Westray in Orkney, Scotland. The site contains the remains of both a Neolithic village and later Bronze Age dwellings.
5.2 miE
Church
Westside Church, Westray
132 min walk • Westside Church is a 12th Century church located on the island of Westray in Orkney, Scotland. It is in ruins, and is maintained by Historic Scotland. There is very little remaining of the church, except for the gable end. It is now roofless.

Muckle Water

Facts and practical information

Muckle Water plan & book

Muckle Water – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Noup Head Lighthouse, Westray

Noltland Castle, Westray

Lady Kirk, Westray

Links of Noltland, Westray

Westside Church, Westray