Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Burncrooks Reservoir
In or near Strathblane.
Burncrooks Reservoir — a reservoir in scotland central.
Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kilpatrick · 7.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British reservoir — artificial impoundment for water supply, hydro-power or flood management. Many are open for recreation.
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Place summary
Burncrooks Reservoir is located in central Scotland. It serves as a water supply reservoir and is known for its scenic surroundings. Visitors can expect a tranquil setting, ideal for walking and enjoying nature. The area is popular with birdwatchers and those seeking outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9833, -4.4167
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- G63 9AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Nearest railway station
- Kilpatrick — 7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2654279 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burncrooks Reservoir?
- Burncrooks Reservoir is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G63 9AX).
- What is Burncrooks Reservoir?
- Burncrooks Reservoir — a reservoir in scotland central.
- How do I get to Burncrooks Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Kilpatrick, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode G63 9AX.
- How do I get to Burncrooks Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Kilpatrick, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G63 9AX.