Loch Enoch

Loch Enoch is a multi-basin freshwater loch in Galloway, to the east of Merrick and south of Mullwharchar. The loch is situated in a granite basin and has several small islands and some beaches on its shore. The sharp granite sand of these beaches was collected and sold for sharpening knives and scythes. The catchment area's vegetation is mainly Purple Moor Grass and Heather.

Loch Enoch
With Corserine, Dungeon Hill and Craignaw in the background
Loch Enoch
LocationGalloway
Coordinates55°08′10″N 4°26′20″W
TypeLoch
Primary outflowsEglin Lane
Catchment area186 ha (460 acres)
Basin countriesScotland
Surface area50 ha (120 acres)
Max. depth~36 m (118 ft)
Surface elevation493 m (1,617 ft)
References

The loch's outflow supplies Loch Doon and the River Doon, both in Ayrshire.

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