Loch Arklet

Loch Arklet is a freshwater loch and reservoir in the Trossachs area of the Scottish Highlands. It lies within Perthshire and the Stirling district, east of Loch Lomond. The two lochs connect through the Arklet Water. In the early 20th century the western end of Loch Arklet was dammed between 1910 and 1915. The dam raised the water level to supply Glasgow with drinking water. The loch’s calm waters reflect the surrounding hills and forests. Its catchment area covers about 58 square kilometres of upland terrain. The reservoir holds around 11 million cubic metres of water when full. The dam structure itself stretches for roughly 550 metres across the narrow western end. Visitors reach the loch along single-track roads that wind through woodland. A small car park sits at the western shore near the dam. From there a path follows the shoreline eastwards, offering views across the water to the hills beyond. The area is quiet, with few other visitors, making it a peaceful spot to walk or watch wildlife.