Old Reservoir

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Old Reservoir

Huts Bridge No 59 Crossing the Union Canal near Hallglen, Falkirk.
Huts Bridge No 59 Credit: Mat Fascione

Old Reservoir is a freshwater lake located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. This man-made reservoir was created in the late 18th century to provide water to the local area. It covers an area of approximately 10 hectares and has a capacity of around 300,000 cubic meters.

Surrounded by picturesque rolling hills, Old Reservoir is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. The calm and peaceful atmosphere makes it an ideal destination for fishing, boating, and picnicking. The lake is well-known for its abundance of brown trout, attracting anglers from far and wide.

The surrounding vegetation consists of a mixture of reeds, grasses, and shrubs, creating a diverse habitat for wildlife. The freshwater marshes around the lake are home to a variety of bird species, including ducks, swans, and herons. Visitors can often observe these birds nesting and feeding along the water's edge.

The crystal-clear waters of Old Reservoir are fed by natural springs, ensuring a constant flow and maintaining a healthy ecosystem. The water quality is excellent, making it suitable for swimming and other recreational activities. The reservoir is also an important water source for the surrounding farms and communities.

Old Reservoir is easily accessible, with ample parking and well-maintained walking trails. The tranquil setting, combined with its natural beauty and recreational opportunities, makes it a cherished destination for locals and tourists alike.

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Old Reservoir Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.970333/-3.7588178 or Grid Reference NS9076. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Huts Bridge No 59 Crossing the Union Canal near Hallglen, Falkirk.
Huts Bridge No 59
Crossing the Union Canal near Hallglen, Falkirk.
Path next to the Union Canal near Hallglen
Path next to the Union Canal near Hallglen
Horse next to the Union Canal The houses are part of the Hallglen area of Falkirk.
Horse next to the Union Canal
The houses are part of the Hallglen area of Falkirk.
View towards the Grangemouth oil refinery
View towards the Grangemouth oil refinery
Breaking the ice on the Union Canal British Waterways maintenance boat 'Rosebank' breaks the thin ice as it heads east at Huts Bridge No.59 on the coldest day of this winter.
Breaking the ice on the Union Canal
British Waterways maintenance boat 'Rosebank' breaks the thin ice as it heads east at Huts Bridge No.59 on the coldest day of this winter.
Houses, Hallglen
Houses, Hallglen
Footpath off the B8028
Footpath off the B8028
B8028 towards Shieldhill Heading south east - cresting a hill.
B8028 towards Shieldhill
Heading south east - cresting a hill.
Field entrance off the B8028, Mavisbank
Field entrance off the B8028, Mavisbank
Gated track off the B8028, Shieldhill
Gated track off the B8028, Shieldhill
B8028 towards Shieldhill Heading south east. The road drops down to the Westquarter Burn before rising sharply again into the village.
B8028 towards Shieldhill
Heading south east. The road drops down to the Westquarter Burn before rising sharply again into the village.
Shieldhill Convenience Store and Post Office On Main Street.
Shieldhill Convenience Store and Post Office
On Main Street.
Houses on Patterson Drive, Shieldhill
Houses on Patterson Drive, Shieldhill
Bus stop on Main Street, Shieldhill Looking north east.
Bus stop on Main Street, Shieldhill
Looking north east.
Shieldhill War Memorial On Main Street.
Shieldhill War Memorial
On Main Street.
Houses on Main Street, Shieldhill
Houses on Main Street, Shieldhill
The Hallglen housing estate from the Union Canal Hallglen "comprises a public housing estate built in the early 1970s...the entire development comprises white-harled grey-roofed houses and maisonettes." <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.scottish-places.info/towns/townfirst2693.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.scottish-places.info/towns/townfirst2693.html">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 Hallglen housing estate from the Union Canal
Hallglen "comprises a public housing estate built in the early 1970s...the entire development comprises white-harled grey-roofed houses and maisonettes." LinkExternal link
Old milemarker by the Union Canal, Falkirk Milemarker by the Union Canal, in parish of Falkirk (District), Falkirk.

Inscription reads:-
: 2(?) : : 29 :

Union Canal, including milemarkers, is a Scheduled Monument.
Reference: SM8952 <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM8952" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM8952">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>

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: EUC-29
Old milemarker by the Union Canal, Falkirk
Milemarker by the Union Canal, in parish of Falkirk (District), Falkirk. Inscription reads:- : 2(?) : : 29 : Union Canal, including milemarkers, is a Scheduled Monument. Reference: SM8952 LinkExternal link Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: EUC-29
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Old Reservoir is located at Grid Ref: NS9076 (Lat: 55.970333, Lng: -3.7588178)

Unitary Authority: Falkirk

Police Authority: Forth Valley

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