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Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands

Plaid Loch

In or near Drongan.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Plaid Loch — lake in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.

Plaid Loch, natural landmarks in Scottish Lowlands

Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Auchinleck · 7.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Plaid Loch is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lake in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.4351°, -4.4008°.

From the Wikipedia article

Plaid Loch (NS 485186) was a freshwater loch in East Ayrshire, now a remnant due to drainage, near Sinclairston and 2 miles (3 km) south-east of Drongan, lying in a glacial kettle hole,.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
55.4351, -4.4008
Postcode
KA18 2QS
Parliamentary constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
Nearest railway station
Auchinleck7.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Plaid Loch?
Plaid Loch is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA18 2QS).
What is Plaid Loch?
Plaid Loch — lake in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Plaid Loch?
The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA18 2QS.
Is Plaid Loch free to visit?
Yes, Plaid Loch is free to enter.
How do I get to Plaid Loch?
The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA18 2QS.