Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Auchendores Reservoir
In or near Kilmacolm.
Auchendores Reservoir — reservoir in Inverclyde, Scotland, UK, outflows from the north, north to Finlayston Burn.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Woodhall · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Auchendores Reservoir is a reservoir in the Scottish Highlands, supplying water and increasingly opened up for sailing, walking and birdwatching. It sits within the Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Woodhall, about 2.3 km away. Postcode area PA13.
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Place summary
Auchendores Reservoir is located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PA13. This reservoir serves as an important water supply and is notable for its scenic surroundings typical of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9153, -4.6326
- District
- Inverclyde
- Postcode
- PA13 4SA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Nearest railway station
- Woodhall — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q125226685 (CC0)
- commons: Auchendores Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 3529128.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Auchendores Reservoir?
- Auchendores Reservoir is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA13 4SA).
- What is Auchendores Reservoir?
- Auchendores Reservoir — reservoir in Inverclyde, Scotland, UK, outflows from the north, north to Finlayston Burn.
- How do I get to Auchendores Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Woodhall, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA13 4SA.
- Is Auchendores Reservoir free to visit?
- Yes, Auchendores Reservoir is free to enter.
- How do I get to Auchendores Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Woodhall, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA13 4SA.