Loch Enoch
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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.[2] The catchment area's vegetation is mainly Purple Moor Grass and Heather.[1]
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Loch Enoch | |
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Location | Galloway |
Coordinates | 55°08′10″N 4°26′20″W |
Type | Loch |
Primary outflows | Eglin Lane |
Catchment area | 186 ha (460 acres)[1] |
Basin countries | Scotland |
Surface area | 50 ha (120 acres)[1] |
Max. depth | ~36 m (118 ft)[1] |
Surface elevation | 493 m (1,617 ft)[1] |
References | [1] |
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The loch's outflow supplies Loch Doon and the River Doon, both in Ayrshire.