Waterfalls · Central Scotland
Basket Falls (petrified)
In or near Carmunnock.
Basket Falls (petrified) — waterfall in scotland central.
Alec MacKinnon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Kilbride · 3.4 km
About
Basket Falls (petrified) is a waterfall located in scotland central. A British waterfall recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in upland country where rivers cross resistant rock.
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Place summary
Basket Falls is a waterfall located in central Scotland. It is notable for its petrified formations, which provide a unique geological feature in the area. Visitors can expect a natural setting that showcases the region's landscape and tranquility. The falls contribute to the local ecosystem and offer opportunities for observation of flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7766, -4.1289
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G72 9UF
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Kilbride and Strathaven
- Nearest railway station
- East Kilbride — 3.4 km
Sources
- osm: n4988740578 (ODbL)
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![Cross Law [Crossbasket]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/36/Rotten_Calder_river_below_Stoneymeadow_Road_-_geograph.org.uk_-_6606824.jpg/1280px-Rotten_Calder_river_below_Stoneymeadow_Road_-_geograph.org.uk_-_6606824.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
Cross Law [Crossbasket]
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Archaeological sites · 0.4 km
Craigneith Cranny
Caves · 0.4 km
rig & furrow
Archaeological sites · 0.5 km
Craigneith
Archaeological sites · 0.5 km
Craigneith Castle
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Craigneith Castle
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Basket Kilns (destroyed)
Basket Kilns (destroyed) — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Cross Law [Crossbasket]
Cross Law [Crossbasket] — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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rampart (possible)
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📷 5Where to eat & stay near Basket Falls (petrified)
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Portland Arms Public House, 1169 Shettleston Road, Glasgow
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📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Cross Keys Inn, 1 Montgomery Street, Eaglesham
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Swan Inn, 23 Polnoon Street, Eaglesham
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📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Basket Falls (petrified)?
- Basket Falls (petrified) is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G72 9UF).
- What is Basket Falls (petrified)?
- Basket Falls (petrified) — waterfall in scotland central.
- How do I get to Basket Falls (petrified)?
- The nearest railway station is East Kilbride, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode G72 9UF.
- How do I get to Basket Falls (petrified)?
- The nearest railway station is East Kilbride, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G72 9UF.