Loch Hoil

A lake in Perth and Kinross, Scotland

56°34′12″N 3°51′22″W / 56.56990051°N 3.85611465°W / 56.56990051; -3.85611465Typefreshwater lochPrimary outflowsCochill BurnCatchment area114 ha (280 acres)Max. length0.33 km (0.21 mi)[1]Max. width0.14 km (0.087 mi)[1]Surface area14 ha (35 acres)[2]Average depth19 ft (5.8 m)[1]Max. depth45 ft (14 m)[1]Water volume29,271,000 cu ft (828,900 m3)[1]Shore length12 km (1.2 mi) [2]Surface elevation496 m (1,627 ft)[2]Max. temperature57 °F (14 °C)Min. temperature47 °F (8 °C)Islands01 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Loch Hoil is a small freshwater lochan located between the shallow hills between Strath Braan and Strath Tay valley's in Perth and Kinross. Aberfeldy is located 4.0 miles (6.4 km) to the north. [3][1][2]

See also

Gallery

  • Boathouse, Loch Hoil This hut hasn't really slipped into the water, as it appears here. From the side it can be seen as standing on short posts.
    Boathouse, Loch Hoil This hut hasn't really slipped into the water, as it appears here. From the side it can be seen as standing on short posts.
  • View towards Loch Hoil Looking down from the track towards Loch Hoil, with Schiehallion on the skyline to the left.
    View towards Loch Hoil Looking down from the track towards Loch Hoil, with Schiehallion on the skyline to the left.
  • Fishing hut, Loch Hoil Taken in mist.
    Fishing hut, Loch Hoil Taken in mist.
  • Schiehallion from Meall Dearg. Looking north-west from the stony plateau of Meall Dearg there is a good view of Schiehallion beyond Loch Hoil and the Tay valley.
    Schiehallion from Meall Dearg. Looking north-west from the stony plateau of Meall Dearg there is a good view of Schiehallion beyond Loch Hoil and the Tay valley.
  • View from Meall Odhar ridge Looking down the heathery slopes of Meall Odhar, with Loch Hoil below. A vast area of forestry extends north-eastwards beyond the loch. Relatively modest hills often have excellent views and this is no exception.
    View from Meall Odhar ridge Looking down the heathery slopes of Meall Odhar, with Loch Hoil below. A vast area of forestry extends north-eastwards beyond the loch. Relatively modest hills often have excellent views and this is no exception.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f John, Murray; Lawrence, Pullar. Bathymetrical Survey of the Fresh-Water Lochs of Scotland, 1897–1909 Lochs of the Tay Basin Volume II – Loch Hoil. p. 114. Retrieved 24 September 2020.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. ^ a b c d "Loch Hoil". Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. Scotland and Northern Ireland Forum for Environmental Research (SNIFFER). Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  3. ^ Gittings, Bruce; Munro, David. "Hoil, Loch". The Gazetteer for Scotland. School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh and The Royal Scottish Geographical Society. Retrieved 24 September 2020.