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Why it's Wildland
5.9A quieter reservoir landscape in the Trossachs, with lochside paths, sections of forest and open hillsides. Walking routes in the area connect with nearby Inversnaid Falls.
Loch Arklet offers a more remote-feeling alternative to the region’s better-known lochs, with waterside walking and open Trossachs scenery. Its appeal is the landscape and the chance to explore on foot, rather than a list of confirmed facilities or activities.
Peaceful · Wild · Remote
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The experience
Explore the reservoir landscape on foot. A listed 7.54 km loop from Eilean Dharag links Loch Arklet with Loch Katrine; the supplied route source describes it as moderate and gives an estimated time of 2 hours 2 minutes. Check current route and access information before setting out.
Things to do
Walk a section beside Loch Arklet
Explore the reservoir landscape on foot. Routes in the area are described as including waterside paths, forest and open hillsides; confirm which paths are accessible before starting.
Follow the Loch Arklet–Loch Katrine loop
A listed 7.54 km loop from Eilean Dharag connects Loch Arklet and Loch Katrine. The route listing gives an estimated walking time of 2 hours 2 minutes and rates it moderate; verify current route details and access before setting out.
About 2 hours 2 minutes
Continue towards Inversnaid Falls
Inversnaid Falls is identified among the nearby walking destinations. The supplied route guide includes a longer loop connecting the falls and Loch Katrine; this is a substantial outing, not a short reservoir stroll.
A listed route takes about 4 hours 28 minutes
Make a day of it
Quick escape · 1–2 hours
Quick escape: a taste of Loch Arklet
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Check local access and route conditions before setting out.
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Walk a suitable section of the reservoir-side landscape and return by the same route.
Half day · About 2 hours 2 minutes walking; allow extra time for stops and travel.
Make a half day of it: Loch Arklet and Loch Katrine loop
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Begin at Eilean Dharag, after confirming the start point and access arrangements.
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Follow the listed 7.54 km loop linking Loch Arklet and Loch Katrine.
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Allow time to pause for views; the route listing describes the loop as moderate.
When to go
· No specific time is established by the supplied sources. Check weather and route conditions before setting out.
The supplied sources do not identify a best season or seasonal wildlife highlights for Loch Arklet.
Check the forecast and local route conditions before travelling; the supplied sources do not provide site-specific weather or ground-condition advice.
The route
- ascent
- 100 m ascent and 100 m descent, according to the route listing
- distance
- 7.54 km for the listed Loch Arklet–Loch Katrine loop from Eilean Dharag
- duration
- About 2 hours 2 minutes
- difficulty
- Moderate, according to the route listing
- route shape
- Loop
- start point
- Eilean Dharag, according to the route listing
- parking start
- Parking information is not provided; check before visiting.
- shorter alternative
- The route guide lists shorter hikes in the wider area, but does not establish a specific shorter Loch Arklet circuit. Check route details before choosing an alternative.
- Loch Arklet reservoir landscape
- Connection with Loch Katrine
- Trossachs scenery
Worth pairing with
Loch Katrine
A listed walking loop from Eilean Dharag connects Loch Arklet with Loch Katrine. Confirm the route and access details before planning the walk.
Inversnaid Falls
A nearby walking destination named by the route guide. The listed loop connecting it with Loch Katrine takes about 4 hours 28 minutes.
What to look for
Look across the reservoir towards the surrounding hills, and notice how the route passes between waterside, forest and open hillside settings.
Best time to go
No particular season is established by the supplied sources; check conditions before travelling.
No specific best time of day is established by the supplied sources. Check the weather and route conditions before travelling.
How long to spend
1–2 hours
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Opening & access
Access arrangements and permitted routes are not confirmed by the supplied sources. Check before visiting and follow any local signs or restrictions. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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Accessibility
The sources describe routes in the area, but do not establish accessibility, surface conditions or facilities at the reservoir. Check route details before setting out.
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Around Loch Arklet Reservoir
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
