Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Cobbinshaw Reservoir
In or near West Calder.
Cobbinshaw Reservoir — a reservoir in scotland central.
Jim Smillie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Addiewell · 5.4 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
Cobbinshaw Reservoir is located in central Scotland. This large body of water serves as a significant resource for local water supply and recreation. The reservoir is surrounded by scenic landscapes, making it a suitable spot for walking and outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8000, -3.5667
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH55 8LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Livingston
- Nearest railway station
- Addiewell — 5.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2652692 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cobbinshaw Reservoir?
- Cobbinshaw Reservoir is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH55 8LQ).
- What is Cobbinshaw Reservoir?
- Cobbinshaw Reservoir — a reservoir in scotland central.
- How do I get to Cobbinshaw Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Addiewell, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH55 8LQ.
- How do I get to Cobbinshaw Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Addiewell, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH55 8LQ.