Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Lower Gryffe Reservoir
In or near Kilmacolm.
Lower Gryffe Reservoir — reservoir in Inverclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whinhill · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lower Gryffe 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 Whinhill, about 3.4 km away. Postcode area PA13.
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Place summary
Lower Gryffe Reservoir is a reservoir located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PA13. It serves as a water supply source for the surrounding area. The reservoir is notable for its scenic landscape and ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9090, -4.7340
- District
- Inverclyde
- Postcode
- PA13 4TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Nearest railway station
- Whinhill — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q102338599 (CC0)
- commons: Gryfe Reservoir No. 2 - geograph.org.uk - 882491.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lower Gryffe Reservoir?
- Lower Gryffe Reservoir is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA13 4TJ).
- What is Lower Gryffe Reservoir?
- Lower Gryffe Reservoir — reservoir in Inverclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lower Gryffe Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Whinhill, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA13 4TJ.
- Is Lower Gryffe Reservoir free to visit?
- Yes, Lower Gryffe Reservoir is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lower Gryffe Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Whinhill, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA13 4TJ.