Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Auchengaich Reservoir
In or near Garelochhead.
Auchengaich Reservoir — lake in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Garelochhead · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Auchengaich Reservoir is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lake in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.0860°, -4.7705°.
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From the Wikipedia article
National grid reference NS27609150 Auchengaich Reservoir was created in 1942 through the construction of an earthfill dam built by the military to supply water to Helensburgh and the Gareloch during World War II.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0860, -4.7705
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- G84 8YT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Garelochhead — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4819396 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Auchengaich Reservoir (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Auchengaich Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 8154.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Auchengaich Reservoir?
- Auchengaich Reservoir is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G84 8YT).
- What is Auchengaich Reservoir?
- Auchengaich Reservoir — lake in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Auchengaich Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Garelochhead, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode G84 8YT.
- Is Auchengaich Reservoir free to visit?
- Yes, Auchengaich Reservoir is free to enter.
- How do I get to Auchengaich Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Garelochhead, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G84 8YT.