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Loch Morlich (Scottish Gaelic, Loch Mhùrlaig) [citation needed] is a freshwater loch in the Badenoch and Strathspey area of Highland, Scotland near Aviemore. The loch is home to a watersports centre with kayaking, sailing, and windsurfing among the activities available. There is also a yacht club and cycling routes around the loch.
The Sportscotland National Centre Glenmore Lodge is situated about 1.5 km east of Loch Morlich, and is surrounded by the park. [10] During the Second World War the area was a training base for Norwegian resistance fighters, who are commemorated by a memorial located near to the visitor centre. [11]
The Abernethy Forest National Nature Reserve covers a stretch of land from the plateau down to Loch Garten on the north side of the range, and Glenmore Forest Park, covering a remnant of the Caledonian Forest surrounding Loch Morlich, is also designated as a national nature reserve. [46]
The Loch Ness Center said researchers would try to seek evidence of Nessie using thermal-imaging drones, infrared cameras and a hydrophone to detect underwater sounds in the lake’s murky waters.
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This loch lies at 33 metres (108 ft) above sea level, is over 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) long and is at the head of the Grimersta system. Loch Langavat Gaelic/Norse: Long lake Harris: Loch Leathan Gaelic: Broad Loch Skye This loch to the east of Portree, which includes Loch Fada, is about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) long. Loch Mealt: Skye
The loch is located at an elevation of 316 metres (1,037 ft) [2] about 2 miles (3.2 km) NE of Loch Morlich. Its length is 460 metres (1,510 ft). [1] It lies at the foot of the Eastern flanks of the Greag Nan Gall (622 m). [5] The lake is considered by geologists a good example of a morainic tarn. [6]
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