Grid reference NX4397
5 km SE of Tairlaw, South Ayrshire, Scotland
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Loch Bradan
Looking across the loch from the fishermen's track round the east end, above the dam.
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Loch Bradan
by Alex Scott
View South West over Loch Bradan with Shalloch on Minnoch beyond.
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Loch Bradan Shore
The dam in the background is in the next square.
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The Beginning Or The End
It's all a matter of personal preference - the end of the road or the beginning of the mountain bike track. The gate marks the furthest point for vehicles, coming from the dam end. The road is often used by fishermen.
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Lochside Track
This mountain bike track follows the southern shore of Loch Bradan before climbing over the watershed towards Loch Finlas and Loch Doon.
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This Way To Loch Doon
The start of the hill section of the mountain bike track between Lochs Bradan and Doon. It's also a fine walk, with spectacular views on both sides of the watershed. The track certainly improves access to this area, as walking can be... (more)
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Leaving Loch Bradan
Looking back towards the dam from the adjoining moorland. The walking was hard going and my progress was slow here, even after a period of dry weather. Viewed in early May.
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On The Mountain Bike Track
Looking back towards Loch Bradan from the mountain bike track on a fine May day. I met one biker, who was enjoying the afternoon just as much as I was.
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Loch Bradan View
Looking west to the far end of Loch Bradan from the mountain bike track. Originally, there were two lochs - Bradan and Lure. The Lure Dam, at the far end in NX4097, created a single body of water.
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Loch Bradan Shore
The stony east shore of Loch Bradan viewed on a fine but chilly mid-March afternoon.
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Loch Bradan Shoreline View
Taken with low water levels looking towards the Bradan Dam. The water was over 4 metres below normal on this visit, allowing easy access to the shoreline. The original dam from 1912 was submerged in the new enlarged reservoir in 1972. The... (more)
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Towards Loch Bradan
Viewed from the track that connects Loch Bradan and Loch Doon on a wonderful winter day near the end of 2020. For a summer view, see NX4397 : On The Mountain Bike Track
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A winter walk at Loch Bradan
A popular walk on a beautiful winter day near the end of December 2020.
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A winter picnic at Loch Bradan
A lovely place for a winter family lunch beside Loch Bradan near the end of 2020.
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Loch Bradan shoreline view
Looking towards the Bradan Dam with Craig Dhu in the background on a beautiful winter day near the end of 2020.
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