Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Monikie Reservoirs
In or near Wellbank.
Monikie Reservoirs — reservoir in Angus, Scotland, UK, outflows to the Monikie Burn.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barry Links · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Monikie Reservoirs is a reservoir in the Scottish Highlands, supplying water and increasingly opened up for sailing, walking and birdwatching. It sits within the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Barry Links, about 5.7 km away. Postcode area DD5.
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Place summary
Monikie Reservoirs are located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode DD5. These reservoirs serve as both a water supply and a recreational area, providing opportunities for walking and birdwatching.
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- Coordinates
- 56.5330, -2.8034
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD5 3FY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
- Nearest railway station
- Barry Links — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24640970 (CC0)
- commons: Monikie Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 3487036.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Monikie War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Monikie Memorial Hall
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Monikie
Villages · 0.9 km
Panmure Testimonial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Camustane Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
The Law
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Pitairlie Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
Camus Cross
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Parish Church And Burial-Ground, Monikie
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Affleck Castle
Castles · 1.4 km
Affleck Castle
Literary houses · 1.4 km
Road Bridge, Carlungie
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Monikie War Memorial
Monikie War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Monikie Memorial Hall
Monikie Memorial Hall — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Panmure Testimonial
Panmure Testimonial — Monument, dating to 1839.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Camustane Hill
Camustane Hill — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 172 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
The Law
The Law — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 158 m.
Where to eat & stay near Monikie Reservoirs
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort
Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Douglaswood Scout Centre
Douglaswood Scout Centre — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Barry Caravan Park
Barry Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Riverview Caravan Park
Riverview Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Woodlands Caravan Park
Woodlands Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
TayView Caravan & Camping Park
TayView Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Eagle Inn, 157-159 King Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee
The Eagle Inn, 157-159 King Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
'The Clep' Public House, 96-98 Clepington Road, Dundee
'The Clep' Public House, 96-98 Clepington Road, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Office of J & D Grimmond, 1-3 King Street, Dundee
Office of J & D Grimmond, 1-3 King Street, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Windmill Bar, 113 Hilltown, Dundee
Windmill Bar, 113 Hilltown, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Ladywell Tavern, 16 Victoria Road, Dundee
Ladywell Tavern, 16 Victoria Road, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Public House, 51, 53 Meadowside, Dundee
Public House, 51, 53 Meadowside, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
More places in this region
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📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Allt na Lairige Reservoir
Allt na Lairige Reservoir — 1956 artificial lake in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK, on and outflowing west to Allt na Lairige.
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📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Ardlussa Fishing Loch
Ardlussa Fishing Loch — 1900 artificial lake on Jura, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK, on the Lussa River.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Asgog Loch
Asgog Loch — lake dammed as a reservoir in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK, outflows east via a watercourse to Allt Osda.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monikie Reservoirs?
- Monikie Reservoirs is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD5 3FY).
- What is Monikie Reservoirs?
- Monikie Reservoirs — reservoir in Angus, Scotland, UK, outflows to the Monikie Burn.
- How do I get to Monikie Reservoirs?
- The nearest railway station is Barry Links, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD5 3FY.
- Is Monikie Reservoirs free to visit?
- Yes, Monikie Reservoirs is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monikie Reservoirs?
- The nearest railway station is Barry Links, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD5 3FY.