Crombie Reservoir

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Angus

Scotland

Crombie Reservoir

Crombie Country Park A short walk around this quiet and peaceful park after a day and a half of rain. Sodden ground but fresh air. A lot of tree damage is evident here from previous winter storms - it will take some clearing. — Crombie Country Park Credit: Andrew Shannon

Crombie Reservoir is a freshwater body located in Angus, Scotland. It is classified as a reservoir but is often referred to as a lake due to its large size and scenic beauty. The reservoir covers an area of approximately 24 hectares, with a maximum depth of around 10 meters. It is situated within the Crombie Country Park, which is a popular recreational area for locals and visitors alike.

The reservoir was originally built in the 19th century as a water supply source for the nearby town of Carnoustie. It is fed by the Burn of Careston, a small river that flows into the reservoir from the north. The water is mainly used for drinking purposes and is treated before being distributed to the surrounding areas.

Crombie Reservoir is home to a variety of aquatic plant and animal species. The shallow areas of the reservoir are dominated by reed beds and freshwater marshes, which provide important habitats for birds and other wildlife. The diverse vegetation in and around the reservoir attracts a wide range of bird species, making it a popular spot for birdwatching.

The reservoir is also used for water sports and recreational activities such as fishing and sailing. Fishing enthusiasts can find a variety of fish species in the reservoir, including brown trout, pike, and perch. A fishing permit is required to fish in Crombie Reservoir, and regulations are in place to ensure sustainable fishing practices.

Overall, Crombie Reservoir offers a tranquil and picturesque setting for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Its combination of natural beauty, wildlife diversity, and recreational opportunities make it a popular destination for both locals and tourists.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.556724/-2.7799284 or Grid Reference NO5240. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Crombie Country Park A short walk around this quiet and peaceful park after a day and a half of rain. Sodden ground but fresh air. A lot of tree damage is evident here from previous winter storms - it will take some clearing.

Crombie Country Park

A short walk around this quiet and peaceful park after a day and a half of rain. Sodden ground but fresh air. A lot of tree damage is evident here from previous winter storms - it will take some clearing.

Rocky Outcrop Most of the land around here is covered by a blanket of glacial deposits, but this outcrop has been exposed by the action of the Crombie Burn, which has carved out the nearby Crombie Den. The strata are mudstones and siltstones of the Dundee Flagstone Formation, formed about 400 million years ago.

Rocky Outcrop

Most of the land around here is covered by a blanket of glacial deposits, but this outcrop has been exposed by the action of the Crombie Burn, which has carved out the nearby Crombie Den. The strata are mudstones and siltstones of the Dundee Flagstone Formation, formed about 400 million years ago.

Crombie Den A den is a valley, usually but not always steep-sided, carved into relatively soft rock by the action of a small watercourse. They are very common in Old Red Sandstone areas like this. This is looking downstream from the road bridge.

Crombie Den

A den is a valley, usually but not always steep-sided, carved into relatively soft rock by the action of a small watercourse. They are very common in Old Red Sandstone areas like this. This is looking downstream from the road bridge.

Crombie Den A den is a valley, usually but not always steep-sided, carved into relatively soft rock by the action of a small watercourse. They are very common in Old Red Sandstone areas like this. This is looking upstream from the road bridge.

Crombie Den

A den is a valley, usually but not always steep-sided, carved into relatively soft rock by the action of a small watercourse. They are very common in Old Red Sandstone areas like this. This is looking upstream from the road bridge.

Peeling Ivy I presume that it was recent stormy winds that have peeled most of the ivy off the gable of this building.

Peeling Ivy

I presume that it was recent stormy winds that have peeled most of the ivy off the gable of this building.

Giant Heron This large model of a heron stands beside a pond next to the road into Crombie Country Park.

Giant Heron

This large model of a heron stands beside a pond next to the road into Crombie Country Park.

Visitor Centre This house contains the visitor centre at Crombie Country Park. It was not altogether a surprise to find it closed on a cold dreich January weekday.

Visitor Centre

This house contains the visitor centre at Crombie Country Park. It was not altogether a surprise to find it closed on a cold dreich January weekday.

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) A swan making concentric ripples on the reservoir in Crombie Country Park.

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor)

A swan making concentric ripples on the reservoir in Crombie Country Park.

Crombie Reservoir The reservoir is the heart of Crombie Country Park. It was built in the mid-19th century to supply clean water to the city of Dundee, but became redundant and was opened as a country park in 1983.

Crombie Reservoir

The reservoir is the heart of Crombie Country Park. It was built in the mid-19th century to supply clean water to the city of Dundee, but became redundant and was opened as a country park in 1983.

Encroaching Water The water level in the reservoir was very high, and in a few places threatened to flood the paths round its perimeter.

Encroaching Water

The water level in the reservoir was very high, and in a few places threatened to flood the paths round its perimeter.

Crombie Reservoir This is the narrow western arm of the reservoir. It was built in the mid-19th century to supply clean water to the city of Dundee, but became redundant and was opened as a country park in 1983.

Crombie Reservoir

This is the narrow western arm of the reservoir. It was built in the mid-19th century to supply clean water to the city of Dundee, but became redundant and was opened as a country park in 1983.

Crombie Reservoir At the western end of the reservoir, the still water is being invaded by reeds. The reservoir was built in the mid-19th century to supply clean water to the city of Dundee, but became redundant and was opened as a country park in 1983.

Crombie Reservoir

At the western end of the reservoir, the still water is being invaded by reeds. The reservoir was built in the mid-19th century to supply clean water to the city of Dundee, but became redundant and was opened as a country park in 1983.

Footbridge The footbridge carries the main path round Crombie Reservoir across the burn that supplies the reservoir.

Footbridge

The footbridge carries the main path round Crombie Reservoir across the burn that supplies the reservoir.

Fallen Trees Several trees around Crombie Reservoir have fallen during recent storms.

Fallen Trees

Several trees around Crombie Reservoir have fallen during recent storms.

Unsafe Hide I have read that there is a hide in Crombie Country Park from which red squirrels can be observed, so I think this must be it. However the entrance to the stairs has been closed off and there are notices warning that it is unsafe to approach it.

Unsafe Hide

I have read that there is a hide in Crombie Country Park from which red squirrels can be observed, so I think this must be it. However the entrance to the stairs has been closed off and there are notices warning that it is unsafe to approach it.

Wedderswell The ruined house at Wedderswell is just outside Crombie Country Park.

Wedderswell

The ruined house at Wedderswell is just outside Crombie Country Park.

Open Woodland Assorted broadleaved trees, mainly beech, in Crombie Country Park.

Open Woodland

Assorted broadleaved trees, mainly beech, in Crombie Country Park.

Crombie Country Park A small footbridge carries the path across a drainage ditch. The immediate area seems to have suffered a lot of storm damage.

Crombie Country Park

A small footbridge carries the path across a drainage ditch. The immediate area seems to have suffered a lot of storm damage.

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Crombie Reservoir is located at Grid Ref: NO5240 (Lat: 56.556724, Lng: -2.7799284)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside

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///written.reclusive.geologist. Near Carnoustie, Angus

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