Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Loch Libo
Loch Libo — lake in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK, outflows south-west to Lugton Water.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Neilston · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Loch Libo is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Managed by Scottish Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "lake in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK, outflows south-west to Lugton Water". Coordinates: 55.7690°, -4.4961°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Loch Libo is a freshwater loch in East Renfrewshire, Parish of Neilston, Scotland. The Lugton Water has its source from the southern end of loch, running 14 miles before reaching its confluence with the River Garnock near Kilwinning. The village of Uplawmoor and the hamlet of Shillford lie nearby. 3 mi (4.8 km) away to the northeast is the town of Neilston.
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Background
History
The name is of great antiquity and 'Libo' may be pre-Gaelic in origin. The loch lies in a glen, with Caldwell Law to the north and Uplawmoor Wood to the south. The loch is now owned by the Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT) and is managed as a nature reserve.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7690, -4.4961
- District
- East Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- G78 4AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Renfrewshire
- Nearest railway station
- Neilston — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q6664943 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Loch Libo (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Caldwell - later Uplawmoor, station site geograph-3098674-by-Ben-Brooksbank.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch Libo?
- Loch Libo is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G78 4AH).
- Who runs Loch Libo?
- Loch Libo is operated by Scottish Wildlife Trust.
- Is Loch Libo free to visit?
- Yes, Loch Libo is free to enter.
- How do I get to Loch Libo?
- The nearest railway station is Neilston, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G78 4AH.