The loch trends in an east to west direction and is approximately 1 mi (1.6 km) in length.

Several items were then retrieved including silver earrings, bone chess pieces and bronze objects.

It is thought that around 1243 a cell of monks from Coupar Angus Abbey inhabited the Inch and that The Chapel of the Holy Trinity and several houses were built.

[5] The loch is a local centre for recreation and leisure activities including walking, sailing, canoeing, orienteering and fishing.

The Forfar Loch Country Park Ranger Service provide a range of environmental activities and talks.