Loch Ericht

Loch Ericht is a freshwater loch on the border between Perth and Kinross and the Highlands Council areas of Scotland. It is situated at a height of 351 metres above sea level and has a north-east to south-west orientation. The village of Dalwhinnie lies at the north east end of the loch. The loch is 14.5mi in length and has a surface area of approximately 7 square miles. Loch Ericht is the tenth largest freshwater lake in Scotland and has a good reputation for its trout fishing.The loch is part of a hydro-electric scheme and is dammed at both ends. Water flows into the northern end via the Cuaich Aqueduct. The southern end is linked to a hydro-electric power station at Loch Rannoch by the 4mi long River Ericht. The northern dam protects the village of Dalwhinnie from flooding.Loch Ericht is surrounded by a number of Munros, including Ben Alder and Geal-Chàrn . Traditional hunting areas border the loch. These are called forests; the chief of which is Ben Alder Forest.MappingLoch Ericht is covered byOrdnance Survey Explorer map 393 (1:25000) Ben Alder, Loch Ericht and Loch Laggan andOrdnance Survey Landranger map 42 (1:50000) Glen Garry and Loch Rannoch.