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This photograph was taken in Poolewe from the bridge over the River Ewe, looking south, and on the left to the area of Poolewe known as Riverside. Riverside is a popular walk with both locals and tourists, offering easy walks along the river, and beyond, to sterner tests of fitness with much longer walks into the wilderness.
The River Ewe is actually the shortest river in Scotland, running only three kilometres from where it begins at Loch Maree, to its end where it flows into Loch Ewe. From the other side of the bridge it is only 100 metres to where the River Ewe meets Loch Ewe.
It has long been known as a fisherman's river, and for permits to fish on this river contact should be made with Inveran Estate. There are many famous pools on this river, and starting at the bridge, there are the Sea, Lady's, The Hen House, The Flats, The Manse, Ken's, The Ash, McCordie's, Lower, Middle, and Upper Narrows pools, most of which are reached from the bank, or with thigh waders.
Following a few days of heavy rain the river can make a considerable noise as it runs in spate down from Loch Ewe, and is spectacular to look at! There is an excellent book, The River Ewe, by Kenneth C MacKenzie, containing a great deal of interesting history concerning the River Ewe, and much detail of interest to the keen angler.
Copyright © 1995 Gordon C Harrison All Rights Reserved