Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Cairnsmill Burn reservoir
In or near Strathkinness.
Cairnsmill Burn reservoir — reservoir in Fife, Scotland, UK, on and outflowing north to Cairnsmill Burn.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leuchars · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cairnsmill Burn reservoir is a reservoir in central Scotland, supplying water and increasingly opened up for sailing, walking and birdwatching. It sits within the North East Fife parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Leuchars, about 7.5 km away. Postcode area KY16.
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Place summary
Cairnsmill Burn reservoir is located in central Scotland, postcode KY16. This reservoir serves as a water supply source and is notable for its role in local water management.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3233, -2.8162
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY16 8NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Leuchars — 7.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q124733951 (CC0)
- commons: Cairnsmill, St Andrews - geograph.org.uk - 641150.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairnsmill Burn reservoir?
- Cairnsmill Burn reservoir is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY16 8NW).
- What is Cairnsmill Burn reservoir?
- Cairnsmill Burn reservoir — reservoir in Fife, Scotland, UK, on and outflowing north to Cairnsmill Burn.
- How do I get to Cairnsmill Burn reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Leuchars, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY16 8NW.
- Is Cairnsmill Burn reservoir free to visit?
- Yes, Cairnsmill Burn reservoir is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cairnsmill Burn reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Leuchars, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY16 8NW.