Carriston Reservoir

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Fife

Scotland

Carriston Reservoir

Langside Hill Quarried hill above Kennoway. View northward. — Langside Hill Credit: Richard Webb

Carriston Reservoir is a freshwater lake located in Fife, Scotland. Situated in a rural area, it is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and offers a peaceful retreat for visitors. The reservoir covers an area of approximately 25 acres and has a maximum depth of 10 meters.

The lake is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts, as it is home to a variety of fish species including brown trout, pike, and perch. Anglers can enjoy a day out on the water, trying their luck and enjoying the tranquility of the surroundings.

Carriston Reservoir also serves as an important habitat for a diverse range of wildlife. The surrounding wetlands and marshes provide a haven for migratory birds, making it a prime location for birdwatching. Species such as herons, swans, and ducks can often be spotted in and around the lake.

The reservoir is easily accessible via a well-maintained footpath that circles the entire lake. This allows visitors to take leisurely walks or bike rides while enjoying the scenic views. There are also picnic areas available for those who prefer to relax and soak in the beauty of the surroundings.

Overall, Carriston Reservoir offers a peaceful and picturesque setting, making it a popular destination for nature lovers, anglers, and those seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Carriston Reservoir Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.221279/-3.089341 or Grid Reference NO3203. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Langside Hill Quarried hill above Kennoway. View northward.

Langside Hill

Quarried hill above Kennoway. View northward.

Lalathan Farm drive. The whin slopes on the left were wooded on the 1940s map. View E.

Lalathan

Farm drive. The whin slopes on the left were wooded on the 1940s map. View E.

Devon Common Horsey looking place. I just squeezed into the square to get this photo. View W.

Devon Common

Horsey looking place. I just squeezed into the square to get this photo. View W.

Outside Devon quarry. Instructions to traffic outside the quarry/landfill

Outside Devon quarry.

Instructions to traffic outside the quarry/landfill

Devon Quarry The entrance to the quarry/landfill site.

Devon Quarry

The entrance to the quarry/landfill site.

Bird scarer, Ballinkirk A simple scarecrow amongst newly sown fields.

Bird scarer, Ballinkirk

A simple scarecrow amongst newly sown fields.

Drummy Wood Ride in this conifer wood which is currently undergoing a lot of clear felling. Looking south.

Drummy Wood

Ride in this conifer wood which is currently undergoing a lot of clear felling. Looking south.

Road in Drummy Wood. Looking north along a country land in Drummy and Milldeans Wood.

Road in Drummy Wood.

Looking north along a country land in Drummy and Milldeans Wood.

Clearfell , Dykehead Wood. Part of the Drummy Wood forest block, now almost completely felled.
A view from 2009 can be seen here: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1439915">NO3105 : Dykehead Wood</a>

Clearfell , Dykehead Wood.

Part of the Drummy Wood forest block, now almost completely felled. A view from 2009 can be seen here: NO3105 : Dykehead Wood

Star of Markinch, Fife A small village with a crooked layout as it evolved from a series of old farm steadings into a settlement.

Star of Markinch, Fife

A small village with a crooked layout as it evolved from a series of old farm steadings into a settlement.

Bogside by Star Spring is in the air at last. Farm fields by Bogside near Star

Bogside by Star

Spring is in the air at last. Farm fields by Bogside near Star

Newton Hall farmland Field being worked for planting by Newton Hall near Star.

Newton Hall farmland

Field being worked for planting by Newton Hall near Star.

Star Fields by Star with new housing being built at the western edge of the village.

Star

Fields by Star with new housing being built at the western edge of the village.

By Carriston Farmland by Carriston and Pyeston

By Carriston

Farmland by Carriston and Pyeston

Path to Star looking down from the highground and along the line of the Star to Markinch path.

Path to Star

looking down from the highground and along the line of the Star to Markinch path.

Farmland by Broomfield Broomfield farm lies just to the west of Star.

Farmland by Broomfield

Broomfield farm lies just to the west of Star.

By Dalginch Looking south along a field line by Dalginch.

By Dalginch

Looking south along a field line by Dalginch.

North Mains Residential development of a ruined farm steading near the Donald Rose reservoir.

North Mains

Residential development of a ruined farm steading near the Donald Rose reservoir.

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Carriston Reservoir is located at Grid Ref: NO3203 (Lat: 56.221279, Lng: -3.089341)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife

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