It lies close to Ellishadder and south of Staffin, on the eastern side of the Trotternish peninsula.

It is located close to the sea and its eastern side comprises the spectacular 55 metres (180 ft) tall sea-cliffs of Kilt Rock, made of dolerite rock strata in many different colours.

[1] Kilt Rock boasts a dramatic waterfall created from the outflow of Loch Mealt.

There are a number of bird species in this roadside loch.Its waters are favoured by diving ducks.

[2] The Orkney charr (Salvelinus inframundus), a char species that could be vulnerable to extinction, has been found in Loch Mealt.