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Notable lake · Scottish Borders, Scotland

Shaws Upper Loch

Shaws Upper Loch is a lake in Scottish Borders, Scotland.

Shaws Upper Loch: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Shaws Upper Loch

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Shaws Upper Loch — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 55.46023, -2.97137. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Shaws Upper Loch

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    Frequently asked

    Is Shaws Upper Loch full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Shaws Upper Loch yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Shaws Upper Loch?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Shaws Upper Loch?

    Nearby: Branxholme Castle (fort, 13 km), Herman Law (viewpoint, 22 km), Castle Holydean (fort, 24 km), Andrewhinney Hill (viewpoint, 24 km), Greenside Law (viewpoint, 25 km), Borders Abbeys Way (trek, 26 km).

    Is Shaws Upper Loch worth visiting?

    Shaws Upper Loch is listed as a notable lake in Scotland on Spotwander.