Loch Ordie facts for kids
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Early morning at Loch Ordie.
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 Loch Ordie
Location in Perth and Kinross
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| Coordinates | 56°37′56″N 3°34′38″W / 56.632300°N 3.5771°W |
| Type | freshwater loch |
| Max. length | 1.06 km (0.66 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.8 km (0.50 mi) |
| Surface area | 43.7 ha (108 acres) |
| Average depth | 26.3 ft (8.0 m) |
| Max. depth | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Water volume | 133,110,000 cu ft (3,769,000 m3) |
| Shore length1 | 3 km (1.9 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 288 m (945 ft) |
| Max. temperature | 57.6 °F (14.2 °C) |
| Min. temperature | 45.4 °F (7.4 °C) |
| Islands | 0 |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Loch Ordie is a beautiful freshwater loch (a Scottish word for lake). It is located east of the River Tay, surrounded by wooded hills in an area called the Forest of Clunie.
The Famous Loch Ordie Fly
Loch Ordie is so well-known that it gave its name to a very useful and famous fishing fly for trout. This special fly is called the Loch Ordie. Anglers often use it in two ways: either by "dapping" it on the water's surface or by attaching it to the "bob" (the top fly) when using a three-fly fishing line.
A Royal Visit to Loch Ordie
On October 9, 1865, Queen Victoria made a special trip to Loch Ordie. She was joined by her daughter, Princess Helena. They started their journey at a farm in Strathardle.
The Queen and Princess then got on ponies to ride across the hills. It was a challenging ride because it was raining hard, and a thick mist covered the hills. Despite the weather, they rode for two and a half hours through Larch woods to reach Loch Ordie.
Once they arrived, the royal party visited a place called Loch Ordie Lodge. There, they enjoyed some tea and even a bit of whisky. It must have been quite an adventure for them to reach such a remote and beautiful spot!
