Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Bonaly Reservoir
In or near Juniper Green.
Bonaly Reservoir — reservoir in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, outflows north to Dean Burn.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wester Hailes · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bonaly Reservoir is a reservoir in central Scotland, supplying water and increasingly opened up for sailing, walking and birdwatching. It sits within the Edinburgh South West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wester Hailes, about 3.8 km away. Postcode area EH13.
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Place summary
Bonaly Reservoir is a reservoir located in central Scotland, postcode EH13. It serves as a water supply and is situated near the Bonaly Country Park, offering scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The reservoir is an important feature in the local ecosystem and water management.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8817, -3.2647
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH13 0PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Nearest railway station
- Wester Hailes — 3.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661167 (CC0)
- commons: Bonaly Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 94922.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bonaly Reservoir?
- Bonaly Reservoir is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH13 0PA).
- What is Bonaly Reservoir?
- Bonaly Reservoir — reservoir in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, outflows north to Dean Burn.
- How do I get to Bonaly Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Wester Hailes, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH13 0PA.
- Is Bonaly Reservoir free to visit?
- Yes, Bonaly Reservoir is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bonaly Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Wester Hailes, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH13 0PA.