Loch Libo is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G78 4AH).

How do I get to Loch Libo?

The nearest railway station is Neilston, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode G78 4AH.

Loch Libo is operated by Scottish Wildlife Trust.

Is Loch Libo free to visit?

Yes, Loch Libo is free to enter.

How do I get to Loch Libo?

The nearest railway station is Neilston, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G78 4AH.

Natural landmarks · Central Scotland

Loch Libo

In or near Uplawmoor.

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Loch Libo — lake in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK, outflows south-west to Lugton Water.

Loch Libo, natural landmarks in Central Scotland — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Neilston · 4.6 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Loch Libo is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Managed by Scottish Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "lake in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK, outflows south-west to Lugton Water". Coordinates: 55.7690°, -4.4961°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Loch Libo is a freshwater loch in East Renfrewshire, Parish of Neilston, Scotland. The Lugton Water has its source from the southern end of loch, running 14 miles before reaching its confluence with the River Garnock near Kilwinning. The village of Uplawmoor and the hamlet of Shillford lie nearby. 3 mi (4.8 km) away to the northeast is the town of Neilston.

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Background

History

The name is of great antiquity and 'Libo' may be pre-Gaelic in origin. The loch lies in a glen, with Caldwell Law to the north and Uplawmoor Wood to the south. The loch is now owned by the Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT) and is managed as a nature reserve.

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Coordinates: 55.7690, -4.4961
District: East Renfrewshire
Postcode: G78 4AH
Parliamentary constituency: East Renfrewshire
Nearest railway station: Neilston — 4.6 km

Sources

wikidata: Q6664943 (CC0)
wikipedia: Loch Libo (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Caldwell - later Uplawmoor, station site geograph-3098674-by-Ben-Brooksbank.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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