Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands
Martnaham Loch
In or near Coylton.
Martnaham Loch — lake in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK, outflows west to Perclewan Burn.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ayr · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Martnaham Loch, the nearest railway station is Ayr, located 6.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is KA6 6ES, and entry to the loch is free.
About
Martnaham Loch is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lake in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK, outflows west to Perclewan Burn". Coordinates: 55.4234°, -4.5398°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Martnaham Loch (NS 396 172) is a freshwater loch lying across the border between East and South Ayrshire Council Areas, two kilometres (1+1⁄4 miles) from Coylton, in the parishes of Coylton and Dalrymple, three miles (five kilometres) from Ayr. The loch lies along an axis from northeast to southwest. The remains of a castle lie on a possibly artificial islet within the loch. The Campbells of Loudoun once held the lands, followed by the Kennedys of Cassillis.
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Background
Description
Martnaham Loch is a large post-glacial "Kettle Hole" fed by the Sandhill Burn, the Whitehill Burn and an outflow from Snipe Loch which in turn receives water from Loch Fergus. Matuane, and even Mertineton in 1700. The name may be Anglian or Gaelic and any connection with Saint Ninian's tutor, Saint Martin of Tours would be speculation.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4234, -4.5398
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA6 6ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Ayr — 6.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q6777288 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Martnaham Loch (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Martnaham Loch at Jelliston - geograph.org.uk - 365262.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Martnaham Loch?
- Martnaham Loch is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA6 6ES).
- What is Martnaham Loch?
- Martnaham Loch — lake in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK, outflows west to Perclewan Burn.
- How do I get to Martnaham Loch?
- The nearest railway station is Ayr, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA6 6ES.
- Is Martnaham Loch free to visit?
- Yes, Martnaham Loch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Martnaham Loch?
- The nearest railway station is Ayr, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA6 6ES.