Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Upper Gryffe Reservoir
Upper Gryffe Reservoir — reservoir in Inverclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom, outflows to the Lower Gryffe Reservoir.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whinhill · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Upper Gryffe 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 3.4 km away. Postcode area PA16.
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Place summary
Upper Gryffe Reservoir is a reservoir located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PA16. It serves as a key water supply source in the region. The reservoir's setting offers a tranquil landscape typical of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9077, -4.7468
- District
- Inverclyde
- Postcode
- PA16 9LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Nearest railway station
- Whinhill — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q102338588 (CC0)
- commons: Gryfe Reservoir No. 1 - geograph.org.uk - 882528.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Upper Gryffe Reservoir?
- Upper Gryffe Reservoir is in Scottish Highlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.9077°, -4.7468°. The nearest railway station is Whinhill, around 3.4 km away.
- Is Upper Gryffe Reservoir free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Upper Gryffe Reservoir is free.