Loch Turret facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Loch Turret |
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Loch Turret Reservoir Overlooking the steep crags of Carn Chois looking east south east down Loch Turret reservoir. Also shows the track along both sides of the loch.
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 Loch Turret
Location in Perth and Kinross
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| Coordinates | 56°25′30″N 3°55′55″W / 56.42490005°N 3.93203381°W |
| Type | freshwater reservoir |
| Max. length | 0.48 km (0.30 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.40 km (0.25 mi) |
| Surface area | 173 ha (430 acres) |
| Average depth | 31.8241 ft (9.7000 m) |
| Max. depth | 79.068 ft (24.100 m) |
| Water volume | 590,961,954 cu ft (16,734,179.0 m3) |
| Shore length1 | 8 km (5.0 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 358 m (1,175 ft) |
| Islands | 0 |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Loch Turret is a big freshwater reservoir in Scotland. It is located in a beautiful area called Glen Turret. This loch is about 5.39 miles (8.67 km) northwest of a town called Crieff in Perth and Kinross.
At the northern end of Loch Turret, there's a smaller loch called Lochan Uaine. Water from Lochan Uaine flows into Loch Turret through a stream known as the Turret Burn. The area around the loch is a very popular place for walking and enjoying nature. Further down from the loch, the Turret Burn continues its journey. You can also find the Glenturret distillery nearby, which was built a very long time ago in 1775.
Exploring Loch Turret
Loch Turret is a long, narrow body of water. It stretches from the northeast to the southwest. The loch is an important source of fresh water. It is surrounded by hills and offers great views.
What is a Reservoir?
A reservoir is like a big, artificial lake. It is built to store water. This water can then be used for drinking, power generation, or other purposes. Loch Turret was made by building a dam to hold back the water.
Nature and Walks
The area around Loch Turret is perfect for outdoor adventures. Many people enjoy walking along the paths that follow the loch's edges. You can see different types of plants and maybe even some animals. The landscape is quite dramatic, with steep hills and open spaces.
Gallery
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Percy road to Loch Turret, Crieff, Perthshire
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Loch Turret reservoir is at its best on a sunny winter day
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Loch Turret. This is the area that was occupied by the original, natural Loch Turret which was about a mile long. The glen is dominated by the 931m high Ben Chonzie.
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Loch Turret. Looking across the reservoir to Choinneachain Hill. The striking greens are due to the spring growth of Blaeberry/Wimberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
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Head of Loch Turret. Looking down on the end of the reservoir. There is a lot of hummocky land here, these hills were often thought of as fairy dwellings, but are piles of stones and gravel left by streams flowing off melting glaciers.
