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Penwhapple Reservoir

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Penwhapple Reservoir

Pasture at Knockgerran Seen from the B734 Dailly to Barr road.
Pasture at Knockgerran Credit: Oliver Dixon

Penwhapple Reservoir is a man-made freshwater lake located in Ayrshire, Scotland. The reservoir was created in the early 20th century to supply water to the surrounding areas for irrigation and drinking purposes. It covers an area of approximately 25 hectares and has a maximum depth of around 12 meters.

Surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, Penwhapple Reservoir is a popular spot for outdoor activities such as fishing, birdwatching, and picnicking. The reservoir is home to a variety of freshwater fish species, including perch, pike, and roach, making it a favorite destination for anglers.

The shores of Penwhapple Reservoir are lined with reeds and other aquatic plants, creating a habitat for a diverse range of bird species. Visitors can often spot herons, swans, and ducks around the reservoir, making it a great place for birdwatching enthusiasts.

Overall, Penwhapple Reservoir offers a peaceful and scenic setting for visitors to enjoy nature and relax in the tranquil surroundings of Ayrshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.240511/-4.7377882 or Grid Reference NX2697. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pasture at Knockgerran Seen from the B734 Dailly to Barr road.
Pasture at Knockgerran
Seen from the B734 Dailly to Barr road.
Penwhapple Reservoir Part of the huge 52-turbine Hadyard Windfarm lies beyond on Hadyard Hill, south of Barr. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NX2799">NX2799</a>. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.climateark.org/articles/2001/4th/plforhug.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.climateark.org/articles/2001/4th/plforhug.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Penwhapple Reservoir
Part of the huge 52-turbine Hadyard Windfarm lies beyond on Hadyard Hill, south of Barr. NX2799. LinkExternal link
B734 at Green Hill above Old Dailly The road between Old Dailly and Barr.
B734 at Green Hill above Old Dailly
The road between Old Dailly and Barr.
Welcome to the Stinchar valley The notice on the ruined wall welcomes visitors to the remote upper Stinchar valley.
Welcome to the Stinchar valley
The notice on the ruined wall welcomes visitors to the remote upper Stinchar valley.
Balcletchie
Balcletchie
The track from Balcletchie Hadyard Hill wind turbines in the distance. The 52 turbines stretch out on both sides of the B734.
The track from Balcletchie
Hadyard Hill wind turbines in the distance. The 52 turbines stretch out on both sides of the B734.
Tree-lined approach to Lanes
Tree-lined approach to Lanes
The dam at Penwhapple Reservoir
The dam at Penwhapple Reservoir
The dam at Penwhapple Reservoir Looking down from the top of the reservoir towards the B734. The wind turbines on the hill beyond are just three of the 52 turbines in the massive wind farm on the hills between the Girvan and Stinchar valleys. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.climateark.org/articles/2001/4th/plforhug.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.climateark.org/articles/2001/4th/plforhug.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
The dam at Penwhapple Reservoir
Looking down from the top of the reservoir towards the B734. The wind turbines on the hill beyond are just three of the 52 turbines in the massive wind farm on the hills between the Girvan and Stinchar valleys. LinkExternal link
Penwhapple Reservoir
Penwhapple Reservoir
Telephone Exchange, near Penwhapple Reservoir In the background you can see the site offices for the construction of the Hadyard Hill Wind Farm. Photo taken looking south east on the B734, between Old Daily and Barr
Telephone Exchange, near Penwhapple Reservoir
In the background you can see the site offices for the construction of the Hadyard Hill Wind Farm. Photo taken looking south east on the B734, between Old Daily and Barr
View From Pheelie Looking towards Penwhapple Reservoir and Hadyard Hill Wind Farm from the rough grazing on Pheelie.
View From Pheelie
Looking towards Penwhapple Reservoir and Hadyard Hill Wind Farm from the rough grazing on Pheelie.
View From Maxwellston Hill Looking towards Hadyard Hill Wind Farm from the south-east slopes of Maxwellston Hill.
View From Maxwellston Hill
Looking towards Hadyard Hill Wind Farm from the south-east slopes of Maxwellston Hill.
Trig Point on Maxwellston Hill Looking west towards Ailsa Craig and the Firth of Clyde. For an updated view, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6545938">NX2598 : From Maxwellston Hill</a>
Trig Point on Maxwellston Hill
Looking west towards Ailsa Craig and the Firth of Clyde. For an updated view, see NX2598 : From Maxwellston Hill
Moorland burn Looking down Lauchlan Burn, across the Girvan Valley, towards the Firth of Clyde and Arran.
Moorland burn
Looking down Lauchlan Burn, across the Girvan Valley, towards the Firth of Clyde and Arran.
Moorland Burn Looking down the burn on the edge of Faikham Rig, towards the wind turbines around Penwhapple Reservoir.
Moorland Burn
Looking down the burn on the edge of Faikham Rig, towards the wind turbines around Penwhapple Reservoir.
Clyde View Looking towards the Firth of Clyde and Ailsa Craig from the western slopes of Mawellston Hill on a fine July afternoon. Grangestone Industrial Estate is visible in the distance on the far right. For an updated view showing some of the Hadyard Hill turbines, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6545939">NX2598 : Maxwellston Hill trig point</a>
Clyde View
Looking towards the Firth of Clyde and Ailsa Craig from the western slopes of Mawellston Hill on a fine July afternoon. Grangestone Industrial Estate is visible in the distance on the far right. For an updated view showing some of the Hadyard Hill turbines, see NX2598 : Maxwellston Hill trig point
Across The Watershed Looking across the watershed between burns on the SW slope of Maxwellston Hill. The wind turbines are located around Penwhapple Reservoir.
Across The Watershed
Looking across the watershed between burns on the SW slope of Maxwellston Hill. The wind turbines are located around Penwhapple Reservoir.
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Penwhapple Reservoir is located at Grid Ref: NX2697 (Lat: 55.240511, Lng: -4.7377882)

Unitary Authority: South Ayrshire

Police Authority: Ayrshire

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