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Loch Ard

Loch Ard's Dimensions:6km long and 2km wide
Road Access for Loch Ard:Via Aberfoyle on A821

 

Loch Ard is only 1 mile from Aberfoyle on the B829 to Inversnaid and Stronachlachar. The loch is in three parts which are joined by beautifull waterways. The Loch is fresh water, and acts as the source of the River Forth. There are numerous cycle tracks around the Loch Ard and there is even a family friendly Sculpture Trail.

 

It provides excellent sheltered sailing water. The views around the Loch are magnificent, with Ben Lomond dominating the horizon to the West. The Loch Ard Sailing Club at Kinlochard is a dinghy sailing club affiliated to the Royal Yachting Association.

 

A major provider of Watersports on Loch Ard are Go Country who provide a variety of land and water based activities for both the Foresthills Leisure Resort and visitors to the area. Their Waterpark provides activities such as kayaking, their giant 'iceberg' and the 'human hampster ball'. They also provide mountain bikes for exploring around this beautiful loch as well as land based activities suchs as orienteering, hillwalking, orienteering and abseiling.

 

Loch Ard has quite a reputation for catching large pike and holds the current course fish record for Perch caught in Scotland (in 1989 J Walker caught a 4lb 14oz (2.210kg) perch). Fishing is allowed by permit from boats or bank. All are available to hire from Go Country. Fishing permits can also be obtained from many local

 

Overlooking Loch Ard is the Forest Hills Resort with its timeshare and self catering properties, Leisure Centre and Vital Fitness Club and the Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel.

For those looking for Historical Tours then a visit to Ledard Farm by Loch Ard is a must.

 

 
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Action Adventure Activities near Aberfoyle Go Country activities Kinlochard Katrine Wheels for bike hire Wild Biking Tours Fo Ape at David Marshall Lodge in Aberfoyle has the longest zip wire in Scotland Wheels Cycling Centre Callander
Otter's tail kayaking The Scottish Canoe Association        

 

 

Nearby villages & Towns to Loch Ard:

 

Aberfoyle | Kinlochard | Stronachlachar


 
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