Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Lowlands
Carsfad Loch
Carsfad Loch — reservoir in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK, on the Water of Ken.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Carsfad Loch is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "reservoir in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK, on the Water of Ken". Coordinates: 55.1486°, -4.1872°.
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Place summary
Carsfad Loch is a reservoir located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DG7. It serves as an important water source for the surrounding area. The loch is characterised by its natural landscape and contributes to local biodiversity.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1486, -4.1872
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG7 3UA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- wikidata: Q124361477 (CC0)
- commons: Carsfad Loch - geograph.org.uk - 5731648.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carsfad Loch?
- Carsfad Loch is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG7 3UA).
- What is Carsfad Loch?
- Carsfad Loch — reservoir in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK, on the Water of Ken.
- How do I get to Carsfad Loch?
- Drivers can use postcode DG7 3UA.
- Is Carsfad Loch free to visit?
- Yes, Carsfad Loch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Carsfad Loch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG7 3UA. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.