Loch Ericht
Loch Ericht is a freshwater loch on the border between Perth and Kinross and the Highlands Council areas of Scotland. It has a north-east to south-west orientation. The village of Dalwhinnie lies at the north east end of the loch. Loch Ericht is the tenth largest freshwater lake in Scotland and has a good reputation for its trout fishing and Ferox trout.
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 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.Mapping
Loch Ericht is covered by
