Loch Hoil

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]

Loch Hoil
Loch Hoil from Meall Odhar. The mountains of the Beinn a' Ghlò range are on the skyline.
Loch Hoil
Location	NN86004346
Coordinates	56.56990051°N 3.85611465°W / 56.56990051; -3.85611465
Type	freshwater loch
Primary outflows	Cochill Burn
Catchment area	114 ha (280 acres)
Max. length	0.33 km (0.21 mi)[1]
Max. width	0.14 km (0.087 mi)[1]
Surface area	14 ha (35 acres)[2]
Average depth	19 ft (5.8 m)[1]
Max. depth	45 ft (14 m)[1]
Water volume	29,271,000 cu ft (828,900 m3)[1]
Shore length1	2 km (1.2 mi) [2]
Surface elevation	496 m (1,627 ft)[2]
Max. temperature	57 °F (14 °C)
Min. temperature	47 °F (8 °C)
Islands	0
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

See also

• List of lochs in Scotland

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.