Burncrooks Reservoir

Burncrooks Reservoir is a reservoir in , . Burncrooks Reservoir is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kilpatrick Hills and Duncolm.

Heath
Photo: Stephen Sweeney, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The are a range of hills in central , stretching from in the west to in the east. Strathblane divides the Kilpatricks from the to the east, while to the north is part of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.

Peak
Photo: Avitacum, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a hill in . It is the highest point in both and the , at an elevation of 401 metres. Its name means "Fort of Columba".

Waterfall
Photo: Stan Campbell, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a waterfall of . This stunning waterfall can be reached by following the John Muir trail past the Burncrooks reservoir and through the forest.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Finnich Glen and Faifley.

Locality
Photo: Akerbeltz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
in , is a short, steep glen up to 70 ft deep which runs east from Finnich Bridge on the A809. It was carved from the red sandstone by the Carnock Burn.

Village
Photo: Stephen Sweeney, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a large estate forming part of the town of , , adjoining the former village of Hardgate, with a population of approximately 5,001.

Village
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 3.0.
is a village in , . It has an estimated population of 6,850. The etymology of the name of the village indicates that its name means "the fort on the causeway".

Burncrooks Reservoir

Latitude
55.98152° or 55° 58′ 54″ north
Longitude
-4.4297° or 4° 25′ 47″ west
Elevation
873 feet (266 metres)
Open location code
9C7QXHJC+J4
Open­Street­Map ID
way 4996161
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
Open­Street­Map feature
water=­reservoir
Geo­Names ID
2654279
Wiki­data ID
Q24654508
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Satellite Map

Discover Burncrooks Reservoir from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Burncrooks Reservoir” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Burncrooks Reservoir”
  • Swedish: “Burncrooks Reservoir”

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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