Glenquey Reservoir - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

Outdoors- Other

About Glenquey Reservoir

Glenquey is a hidden gem of a fishery located high in the Ochils above Glendevon, providing fly only fishing for brown trout. The location is stunning, the reservoir being formed at the head of the glen, overlooked by the rounded ridges of the main Ochils ridge and to the north by maturing broadleaved woods planted by the Woodland Trust. it is now operated by Scottish Water for the supply of drinking-water to West Fife and covers an area of 15.4 ha.

Hotels near Glenquey Reservoir

Hotels to stay near Glenquey Reservoir

Stars:

Guest rating:

Excellent

Stars:

Guest rating:

Excellent

Activities Around

Attractions Near Glenquey Reservoir

Castle Campbell

Castle Campbell

3.97km from Glenquey Reservoir

Castle Campbell is a medieval castle situated above the town of Dollar, Clackmannanshire, in central Scotland. It was the lowland seat of the earls and dukes of Argyll, chiefs of Clan Campbell, from the 15th to the 19th century, and was visited by Mary, Queen of Scots, in the 16th century. Mary was impressed by this and said "this reminds me of home". The castle is now managed by Historic Scotland, and admission tickets can be purchased from their website.

Dollar Glen

Dollar Glen

4.06km from Glenquey Reservoir

Dollar Glen is a small glen owned by the National Trust for Scotland. It is located in the Ochils that dramatically mark the Highland fault. It is near the town of Dollar, Scotland in the county of Clackmannanshire. It is popular with walkers and visitors, featuring on many routes in the area.

Ben Cleuch

Ben Cleuch

8.05km from Glenquey Reservoir

Ben Cleuch is the highest of the rolling Ochil Hills which lie to the NE of Stirling. . It is the highest point in the range, Clackmannanshire and the Central Belt of Scotland; the summit is marked by a trig point within a stone windshelter and a viewpoint indicator.

Black Devon

Black Devon

9.76km from Glenquey Reservoir

The Black Devon is a river in Scotland. It rises in the Cleish Hills, specifically the area known as Outh Muir.It is a narrow and shallow river that holds wild brown trout, and also sees sea trout in winter months that come into the Firth of Forth, which is tidal as far as Stirling The river flows westwards through Balgonar, north of Saline, and then merges with the Saline Burn.

Gartmorn Dam

Gartmorn Dam

10.4km from Glenquey Reservoir

Gartmorn Dam lies between Alloa and Coalsnaughton in rural Clackmannanshire. The area has a rich industrial past but today it is a haven for nature and wildlife. It forms part of the Alloa Waterworks system and is associated with Derby hydraulic engineer George Sorocold for the works he carried out after 1710 to increase the reservoir's holding capacity.

Alva Glen

Alva Glen

10.97km from Glenquey Reservoir

Alva Glen is a spectacular gorge situated above the village of Alva at the foot of the Ochil Hills. It is a gem of a walk, offering broadleaf woodlands, waterfalls, paths with dramatic drops, and wonderful history about the Woollen Industry. To the north of the gardens, the path runs into a more rugged area offering views down into a steep gorge, it then passes the remnants of an old dam that supplied the mills with water.

Discover More Attractions in Clackmannanshire, Home of Glenquey Reservoir

Clackmannanshire

Clackmannanshire

15 attractions

Clackmannanshire is a historic county, council area, registration county and Lieutenancy area in Scotland, bordering the council areas of Stirling, Fife, and Perth & Kinross and the historic counties of Perthshire, Stirlingshire and Fife.

Location of Glenquey Reservoir

Comments

For more information about Glenquey Reservoir, visit: https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/glen-quey/

To view all hotels near Glenquey Reservoir, visit: Hotels near Glenquey Reservoir