📌 Alloa, Clackmannanshire
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Gartmorn Dam is Scotland’s oldest reservoir, constructed in 1713 to supply water for pumps draining a nearby colliery. The waters are an important migration destination for overwintering wildfowl, while paths on all sides are popular with dog walkers and enable good viewing opportunities of the Ochil Hills on a clear day. On a wet one, at least the ducks will be happy even if you’re not.
🌍 Location
📌 Start / finish at west end of Gartmorn Dam, Gartmorn Road, 0.5 mi east of Sauchie, Alloa
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NS 911941
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 56.126853,-3.753368
🚌 Bus to Sauchie (0.5 mi)
🚗 Car park
📝 Key info
▶ 5 km / 3 mi | ▲ 20 m | ⌛ 1.5 hr
Features: 💧 Gartmorn Dam reservoir
⬤ Easy | Generally wide paths with gentle gradients.
Download file for GPS➡️ Anticlockwise circuit of reservoir via Sheriffyards
🥾 On our last visit
Wildlife: Mallards, goosanders, tufted ducks, swans, herons, black-headed gulls, lots of fieldfares.
Weather: Just below freezing with a covering of fresh snow. Overcast, low cloud base, light wind.
December 2023
