Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Leperstone Reservoir
In or near Kilmacolm.
Leperstone Reservoir — reservoir in Inverclyde, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Woodhall · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Leperstone Reservoir is a reservoir in the Scottish Highlands, supplying water and increasingly opened up for sailing, walking and birdwatching. It sits within the Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Woodhall, about 2.7 km away. Postcode area PA13.
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Place summary
Leperstone Reservoir is a reservoir located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PA13. It serves as a significant water supply source for the surrounding area. The reservoir is characterised by its natural landscape and role in local ecology.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9094, -4.6389
- District
- Inverclyde
- Postcode
- PA13 4SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Nearest railway station
- Woodhall — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q125226686 (CC0)
- commons: Leperstone Impounding Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 66547.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leperstone Reservoir?
- Leperstone Reservoir is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA13 4SB).
- What is Leperstone Reservoir?
- Leperstone Reservoir — reservoir in Inverclyde, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Leperstone Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Woodhall, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA13 4SB.
- Is Leperstone Reservoir free to visit?
- Yes, Leperstone Reservoir is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leperstone Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Woodhall, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA13 4SB.