It offers grand scenery along all the sides of it's dark water with several Munro's visible, making it a great shout to combine a hike with a paddle. On its Western edge lies the village of Lochearnhead, home of a cracking waterside pub, The Clachan. There are several access points, notably parking in the public car park and walking across the road. Because of the prevailing wind coming from the west, this tends to be the most sheltered area of the loch, making it a popular place with Wakeboarding and Water Ski boats.

Along both edges of the loch are roads, the northern side having the main route, the A85. There are plentiful lay-bys to pull over, park up and get in. The eastern edge of the loch is marked by the lovely village of St Fillans, again with plenty of access points.