Loch Ard

Loch Ard ( Scottish Gaelic: Loch na h- Àirde ) is a freshwater lake on the edge of the Scottish Highlands. Loch Ard is situated about 15 km south-west of Callander between Loch Lomond and Loch Katrine in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park in the Unitary Authoritiy Stirling.

Loch Ard is about four kilometers long and two kilometers wide. In the southwestern part of the lake are two islands. On the larger of the two, the island of St. Mallo, which is partly also called Eilean Gorm, are the ruins of a chapel. The smaller island is named Dundochill.

Main tributary of Loch Ard is the 4 ½ km long river Chon Water which emanates from the hole and the small Loch Chon Chu flows. Outflow of Loch Ard is the River Forth, the. During Kincardine east of Stirling in the Firth of Forth and ultimately empties into the North Sea

Loch Ard is considered one of the most picturesque lakes in Scotland. He is very popular with kayakers through its sheltered location. In addition, the lake is home to a rowing club. The area around Loch Ard mainly attracts many mountain bikers. Anglers are primarily due to the numerous brown trout in the lake, but also in the pike and perch can be caught.

Loch Ard is accessible by car from the east and north-west on the B829 easy to reach. In the south, bordering the lake at the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, leads through the no road. On the shores of Loch Ard are the villages Kinlochard and Milton, which are developed respectively by the B829.

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