Loch Earn
Loch Earn, in west Perthshire, is a beautiful ribbon of water hemmed in by trees and steep hillsides. The loch is just over 6 miles/10km long and said to be much deeper in places than the officially recorded depth of 287feet. The name Earn means `Irish` and it is known that early settlers in the area originated from Ireland. The loch lies within the scenic Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and is bordered by the high peaks of Ben Vorlich and Stuc a Chroin to the south and the dramatic pass of Glen Ogle to the north west.
The main A85 runs west from the resort village of St Fillans along the north shore of the loch while a quieter road (perfect for cycling) runs along the south shore. Both roads hug the shoreline and there are plenty of opportunities to get close to the water and a number of small shingle beaches.
In the fearsome winter of 1894/5 the loch froze over and a grand bonspiel (curling match) was held. Nowadays Loch Earn is popular with waterskiers, sailors and other watersports enthusiasts and, in April each year, the Great Loch Earn Race is held. This colourful charity event attracts many teams who race the length of the loch in rowing boats. The area has a wealth of walks for all levels of fitness. Fishing is also available with permits from lochside hotels.
Contact
Crieff Tourist Information Centre
by Crieff
Perthshire
PH7 3HU
Scotland
Tel: +44 (1764) 652578
Fax: +44 (1764) 655422
E-Mail: criefftic@perthshire.co.uk
WWW: http://www.perthshire.co.uk
