Clearburn Loch
Loch in Scotland
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Clearburn Loch is a lochan (small loch) situated just north of the B711, 1.59km northeast of the hamlet of Buccleuch in the Scottish Borders.
LocationScottish Borders
Coordinates55°25′44.7″N 3°02′33.9″W
Primary inflowsThorniecleuch Burn, Weavers Sike
Primary outflowsClear Burn
| Clearburn Loch | |
|---|---|
Clearburn Loch and surrounding moorland, from the west | |
| Location | Scottish Borders |
| Coordinates | 55°25′44.7″N 3°02′33.9″W |
| Primary inflows | Thorniecleuch Burn, Weavers Sike |
| Primary outflows | Clear Burn |
| Basin countries | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Max. length | 422 m (1,385 ft) |
| Max. width | 242 m (794 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 311 m (1,020 ft) |
The lochan gives its name to a nearby cottage, as well as its primary outflow, the Clear Burn, which leads to the Ettrick Water via the Rankle Burn.
Clearburn Loch is mentioned as a popular angling spot in an 1854 handbook, especially for brown trout.[1]