Loch Ard

Loch Ard

Infobox lake
lake_name = Loch Ard
image_lake = Loch Ard.jpg
caption_lake = View west from Ledard
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location = Stirling District, Scotland
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type = loch
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outflow = River Forth
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cities = Kinlochard, Blairhullichan, Ledard, Milton

Loch Ard (Scottish Gaelic: Loch na h-Àirde) is a body of fresh water in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park of the Stirling District in Scotland. (gbmapping|NN4501.)

The loch is approximately 4 kilometres long by 2 kilometres wide and runs approximately east-west along a sheltered glen. It is considered to be the source of the River Forth and lies downstream of Loch Chon. The main island on the loch is called Eilean Gorm (Bluey /Green Island). Though one of Scotland's smaller lochs, it is one of the most picturesque and its sheltered location means it is ideal for kayaking and other water sports.

The waters of Loch Ard are home to both a sailing and rowing club. The villages of Kinlochard, and Milton lie on its shores. The village of Aberfoyle lies 3 kilometers to its east while the mountain of Ben Lomond sits to its west.

Loch Ard is surrounded by family friendly mountain bike trails. These trails, some way marked, link into a much larger network of forest fire roads, which can take the intrepid rider on 30km+ circular routes through the Park.

The name of the loch comes from "àrd", the Scottish Gaelic word for "high". "Loch Ard", a clipper ship in the 19th century was named for it. The ship was wrecked in Australia at, what is known since as, Loch Ard Gorge.



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