Loch Hoil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Loch Hoil |
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Loch Hoil from Meall Odhar. The mountains of the Beinn a' Ghlò range are on the skyline.
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 Loch Hoil
Location in Perth and Kinross
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| Location | NN86004346 |
| Coordinates | 56°34′12″N 3°51′22″W / 56.56990051°N 3.85611465°W |
| Type | freshwater loch |
| Primary outflows | Cochill Burn |
| Catchment area | 114 ha (280 acres) |
| Max. length | 0.33 km (0.21 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.14 km (0.087 mi) |
| Surface area | 14 ha (35 acres) |
| Average depth | 19 ft (5.8 m) |
| Max. depth | 45 ft (14 m) |
| Water volume | 29,271,000 cu ft (828,900 m3) |
| Shore length1 | 2 km (1.2 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 496 m (1,627 ft) |
| Max. temperature | 57 °F (14 °C) |
| Min. temperature | 47 °F (8 °C) |
| Islands | 0 |
| 1 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.
Gallery
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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.
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View towards Loch Hoil Looking down from the track towards Loch Hoil, with Schiehallion on the skyline to the left.
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Fishing hut, Loch Hoil Taken in mist.
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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.
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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.
