Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Whinhill Reservoir
In or near Kilcreggan.
Whinhill Reservoir — reservoir in Inverclyde, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whinhill · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Whinhill 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 0.9 km away. Postcode area PA15.
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Official information
Whinhill Reservoir is a scenic location ideal for walking and enjoying nature. Visitors can explore the surrounding area and appreciate the tranquil environment.
Place summary
Whinhill Reservoir is a reservoir located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PA15. It serves as a water supply source and is an example of the region's utilitarian infrastructure.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9333, -4.7575
- District
- Inverclyde
- Postcode
- PA15 3DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Nearest railway station
- Whinhill — 0.9 km
- Official site
- trigpointing.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17127974 (CC0)
- commons: Whinhill Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 1471689.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whinhill Reservoir?
- Whinhill Reservoir is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA15 3DR).
- What is Whinhill Reservoir?
- Whinhill Reservoir — reservoir in Inverclyde, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Whinhill Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Whinhill, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA15 3DR.
- Is Whinhill Reservoir free to visit?
- Yes, Whinhill Reservoir is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whinhill Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Whinhill, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA15 3DR.