Cobbinshaw Reservoir

#6269 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Cobbinshaw Reservoir is a reservoir in West Lothian, Scotland. It is situated near the Pentland Hills, 5 km south of West Calder. The 310-acre site is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is popular with wildfowl. ()

Elevation: 863 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 55°48'19"N, 3°34'4"W

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Cobbinshaw Reservoir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Livingston Designer Outlet, The Centre, Museum of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry, Cairns Castle.

5.7 miN
Shopping, Outlet mall, Shopping centre
Livingston Designer Outlet, Livingston
145 min walk • Livingston Designer Outlet is the largest outlet mall in Scotland, and opened in October 2000 under the ownership of McArthur Glen as McArthur Glen Livingston Designer Outlet and sits opposite the popular The Centre shopping centre.
5.8 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Centre, Livingston
148 min walk • The Centre is the name of a shopping centre in Livingston, Scotland. Formerly known as 'Livingston Regional Centre' before becoming the more widely recognised 'Almondvale Shopping Centre'. It is the 28th largest shopping centre in the UK.
5.6 miN
Museum
Museum of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry, Livingston
143 min walk • The Museum of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry was created in 1990, to preserve the history of the shale industry in West Lothian and beyond. It is sited on a former mill at Millfield, near Livingston, Scotland. It is attached to the Almond Valley Heritage Centre, a large farm and play area.
4.7 miE
Forts and castles
Cairns Castle
121 min walk • Cairns Castle is a ruined keep, dating from the 15th century. It is located on the northern slope of the Pentland Hills, around 6.5 miles south west of Balerno, at the south west end of Harperrig Reservoir, in West Lothian, Scotland.
5.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Harperrig Reservoir
133 min walk • Harperrig Reservoir is a reservoir in West Lothian, Scotland, to the north of the Pentland Hills, four miles south of Mid Calder. The Water of Leith flows through it, and nearby are Harlaw Reservoir and Threipmuir Reservoir.
3.9 miNE
Forts and castles
Murieston Castle
101 min walk • Murieston Castle is a ruined tower house, dating from the 16th century, 2 miles west of West Calder, west of the Murieston Water, at Murieston Castle Farm, West Lothian, Scotland.
1 miN
Archaeological site
Castle Greg
25 min walk • Castle Greg is the archaeological remains of a Roman fortlet in Harburn on the Camilty Plantation, approximately three miles south-east of West Calder, West Lothian, in Scotland. The site is less than an acre in size, and lies just off the B7008.
3.2 miN
Town
West Calder
82 min walk • One of the main attractions in West Calder is the Five Sisters Zoo, which is home to a diverse range of animals from around the world. Visitors can spend the day exploring the various exhibits and learning about conservation efforts while enjoying the beautiful natural...
5.8 miN
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Almondvale Stadium, Livingston
149 min walk • Almondvale Stadium, also known as the Tony Macaroni Arena for sponsorship purposes, but most commonly referred to as ‘The Spaghettiheads’, is a football stadium, located in the Almondvale area of Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland.
5 miNE
Neighbourhood
Murieston, Livingston
127 min walk • Murieston is a primarily residential district on the southern edge of Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland. It lies to the south-east of Bellsquarry.
6.2 miNW
Town
Whitburn
157 min walk • One of the town's main attractions is the picturesque Whitburn Coastal Park, which features sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, and scenic walking trails. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the coastline, go birdwatching, or simply relax and enjoy the peaceful...