Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Waulkmill Glen Reservoir
In or near Neilston.
Waulkmill Glen Reservoir — lake in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK, ouflows to Brock Burn.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Patterton · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Waulkmill Glen Reservoir is a reservoir in central Scotland, supplying water and increasingly opened up for sailing, walking and birdwatching. Officially recognised as category A listed building. It sits within the Glasgow South West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Patterton, about 1.4 km away. Postcode area G78.
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Place summary
Waulkmill Glen Reservoir is a category A listed building located in central Scotland, postcode G78. This reservoir is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7916, -4.3579
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G78 2FH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow South West
- Nearest railway station
- Patterton — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1450412 (CC0)
- commons: East Renfrewshire - Waulkmill Glen Reservoir Including Draw-off Tower, Self-activating Sluice And Regulating House - 20211024155837.jpeg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Waulkmill Glen Reservoir?
- Waulkmill Glen Reservoir is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G78 2FH).
- What is Waulkmill Glen Reservoir?
- Waulkmill Glen Reservoir — lake in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK, ouflows to Brock Burn.
- How do I get to Waulkmill Glen Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Patterton, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode G78 2FH.
- Is Waulkmill Glen Reservoir a listed building?
- Waulkmill Glen Reservoir is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Waulkmill Glen Reservoir free to visit?
- Yes, Waulkmill Glen Reservoir is free to enter.
- How do I get to Waulkmill Glen Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Patterton, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G78 2FH.