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Notable lake · Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Lochinvar

Lochinvar is a lake in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

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Lochinvar: 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 Lochinvar

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 Lochinvar — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 55.14449, -4.10648. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lochinvar full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lochinvar?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lochinvar?

    Nearby: Kenmure Castle (fort, 12 km), Moorbrock Hill (viewpoint, 17 km), Meikle Millyea (viewpoint, 18 km), Southern Upland Way (Section B - Melrose to Lauder) (trek, 18 km), Clatteringshaws Loch (lake, 18 km), Milldown (viewpoint, 18 km).

    Is Lochinvar worth visiting?

    Lochinvar is listed as a notable lake in Scotland on Spotwander.