Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Lanark Loch
Lanark Loch — lake in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK, outflows from the south, east to Sandy Burn.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lanark · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lanark Loch is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lake in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK, outflows from the south, east to Sandy Burn". Coordinates: 55.6687°, -3.7505°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Lanark Loch is a man-made loch in the town of Lanark, South Lanarkshire, situated 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) south east of Lanark town centre. Covering an area of 4.9 hectares (12 acres), it was built in the 19th century by the architect Hugh Marr at a place where there was a small pond which had previously been used by a local curling club. There is a small wooded island in the loch.
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Background
History
The creation of Lanark Loch had been necessary because as the population of Lanark grew its water supplies which had been taken from local wells was inadequate. The site at the Muir at Whitelees, where there had been a spring-fed marsh which had been extended to form a curling pond, was seen as suitable for the creation of a reservoir. The loch, also known as Marr's Loch, increased the drinking water supply for Lanark and its environs until 1881 when it was replaced as the main water supply for the town by Loch Lyoch on Tinto. At this point, Lanark Loch and its surrounding area were returned to public use as an amenity.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6687, -3.7505
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML11 9BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hamilton and Clyde Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Lanark — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q6482917 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lanark Loch (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Swans at Lanark Loch - geograph.org.uk - 110825.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lanark Loch?
- Lanark Loch is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML11 9BJ).
- Is Lanark Loch free to visit?
- Yes, Lanark Loch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lanark Loch?
- The nearest railway station is Lanark, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML11 9BJ.