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Harelaw Dam

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Renfrewshire

Scotland

Harelaw Dam

Gate on Neilston Pad track Slim people only allowed on this walk! Neilston Pad has been a popular spot for walkers and picnickers for at least a century. Recently more woodland planting has been done and the walks publicised.
Gate on Neilston Pad track Credit: Marion Boyle

Harelaw Dam is a freshwater reservoir located in Renfrewshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 40 acres, it is a man-made lake that serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding communities. The dam was constructed in the early 20th century to meet the increasing demand for water supply in the region.

The dam is nestled amidst a picturesque landscape, surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery. It is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts, offering recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and birdwatching. The calm and serene atmosphere makes it an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The reservoir at Harelaw Dam is home to various species of fish, including brown trout, rainbow trout, and perch, making it a prime destination for anglers. Fishing permits are required to fish in the reservoir, ensuring the conservation of fish populations and the sustainability of the ecosystem.

The area surrounding the dam is also abundant in wildlife. Visitors can spot a variety of bird species, including ducks, geese, swans, and herons, making it a haven for birdwatchers. The freshwater marshes surrounding the dam provide a suitable habitat for numerous plant and animal species, contributing to the biodiversity of the area.

Harelaw Dam is not only a recreational hotspot but also plays a crucial role in supplying water to the local communities. It serves as a reliable water source for domestic use, agricultural irrigation, and industrial purposes, supporting the region's development and sustainability.

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Gate on Neilston Pad track Slim people only allowed on this walk! Neilston Pad has been a popular spot for walkers and picnickers for at least a century. Recently more woodland planting has been done and the walks publicised.
Gate on Neilston Pad track
Slim people only allowed on this walk! Neilston Pad has been a popular spot for walkers and picnickers for at least a century. Recently more woodland planting has been done and the walks publicised.
Minor road,Moyne Moor Road cuts through very rough grazing near Picketlaw Farm
Minor road,Moyne Moor
Road cuts through very rough grazing near Picketlaw Farm
Carswell Hill View from minor road across sheep grazing fields.
Carswell Hill
View from minor road across sheep grazing fields.
Sheep Grazing Fields View over Carswell Farm to the mountains. Ben Lomond above the gate.
Sheep Grazing Fields
View over Carswell Farm to the mountains. Ben Lomond above the gate.
Moyne Moor Telephoto view over Moyne Farm (bottom right) to the snow covered mountains. Tallest in centre being Stob Bennein with Stob Coire an Lochain front right of it. Approximately 71Km away from photographers position.
Moyne Moor
Telephoto view over Moyne Farm (bottom right) to the snow covered mountains. Tallest in centre being Stob Bennein with Stob Coire an Lochain front right of it. Approximately 71Km away from photographers position.
Moyne Moor Driffenbeg Farm and the large Whitelee wind farm at Eagelsham Moor.
Moyne Moor
Driffenbeg Farm and the large Whitelee wind farm at Eagelsham Moor.
Frozen Snypes Dam Home of Neilston Trout Fishery. Neiston Pad surrounded by the trees on the western side of the dam.
Frozen Snypes Dam
Home of Neilston Trout Fishery. Neiston Pad surrounded by the trees on the western side of the dam.
Frozen Snypes Dam No fishermen today the ice is a couple of inches thick.
Frozen Snypes Dam
No fishermen today the ice is a couple of inches thick.
Snypes Dam Barr Hill on the left. Looking towards Neilston. The dam was frozen.
Snypes Dam
Barr Hill on the left. Looking towards Neilston. The dam was frozen.
Rubbish beside the Dunlop-Neilston road A little layby at the side of this road is convenient for Craighall Dam and walks round Neilston Pad. It also seems to be a dumping ground for a remarkable array of domestic rubbish as well as the expected drinks bottles etc. At upper right we see the road as it heads south.
Rubbish beside the Dunlop-Neilston road
A little layby at the side of this road is convenient for Craighall Dam and walks round Neilston Pad. It also seems to be a dumping ground for a remarkable array of domestic rubbish as well as the expected drinks bottles etc. At upper right we see the road as it heads south.
Stile on Neilston Pad track Neilston Pad is covered in well-frequented paths not show on OS maps. This one runs across the north side of the hill, entering the forest at the photographer's back, and has a sufficiently official existence to have been provided with a stile. Look closely on this side and you will see that the legs have broken off from the feet at the bottom so the stile is pretty wobbly in use.
Stile on Neilston Pad track
Neilston Pad is covered in well-frequented paths not show on OS maps. This one runs across the north side of the hill, entering the forest at the photographer's back, and has a sufficiently official existence to have been provided with a stile. Look closely on this side and you will see that the legs have broken off from the feet at the bottom so the stile is pretty wobbly in use.
Path round Craighall Dam Walkers can circle Craighall Dam on a path of varying quality. Here the path, crossing the bottom of the picture, turns the corner at the south-west corner of the Dam having come through the gap between the two groups of trees.
Path round Craighall Dam
Walkers can circle Craighall Dam on a path of varying quality. Here the path, crossing the bottom of the picture, turns the corner at the south-west corner of the Dam having come through the gap between the two groups of trees.
Bench beside Craighall Dam Originally the bench enjoyed a fine view over Craighall Dam but the trees planted in front of it have grown and the loch is now hidden. It can be glimpsed looking back along the path in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2878797">NS4654 : Path round Craighall Dam</a>.
Bench beside Craighall Dam
Originally the bench enjoyed a fine view over Craighall Dam but the trees planted in front of it have grown and the loch is now hidden. It can be glimpsed looking back along the path in NS4654 : Path round Craighall Dam.
Reeds on the edge of Craighall Dam
Reeds on the edge of Craighall Dam
Neilston Pad Neilston Pad is a modest, flat-topped hill, steep on three sides and particularly to the east, just south of the town of Neilston. Geologically it is a volcanic plug. Like many other isolated, steep wee hills of this kind its summit gives great views and it is conspicuous from quite a long way off (e.g. looking straight down Byres Road in Glasgow's West End). Just beyond we see Craighall Dam.
Neilston Pad
Neilston Pad is a modest, flat-topped hill, steep on three sides and particularly to the east, just south of the town of Neilston. Geologically it is a volcanic plug. Like many other isolated, steep wee hills of this kind its summit gives great views and it is conspicuous from quite a long way off (e.g. looking straight down Byres Road in Glasgow's West End). Just beyond we see Craighall Dam.
Path on the east side of Neilston Pad The east side of Neilston Pad is pretty steep, and covered in trees. Just before it starts to climb steeply, a pleasant path runs along the bottom edge of the trees.
Path on the east side of Neilston Pad
The east side of Neilston Pad is pretty steep, and covered in trees. Just before it starts to climb steeply, a pleasant path runs along the bottom edge of the trees.
Passing White Loch The B769 near the shore of White Loch.
Passing White Loch
The B769 near the shore of White Loch.
Kingston Road, Neilston And a very misty Glasgow in the distance.
Kingston Road, Neilston
And a very misty Glasgow in the distance.
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Harelaw Dam is located at Grid Ref: NS4753 (Lat: 55.752694, Lng: -4.4309953)

Unitary Authority: East Renfrewshire

Police Authority: Greater Glasgow

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