Gartmorn Dam Country Park & Nature Reserve
Gartmorn Dam Country Park & Nature Reserve
Gartmorn Dam Country Park & Nature Reserve
4.5
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
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Reviewer55
United Kingdom14 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
It used to be peaceful walking here. Now it's overrun by gypsy s and their 100 white vans/cars/dogs.
The local business clown Mulraney has allowed the travellers to set up camp at the old water works. He really is a disgrace to the local community.
The local business clown Mulraney has allowed the travellers to set up camp at the old water works. He really is a disgrace to the local community.
Written 1 December 2022
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Derek P
Lanark, UK604 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
Parking is easy enough at the Visitor centre, once you've negotiated all the speed bumps on the access road. The lake circular walk is a tranquil easy 3-mile flat circuit of the lake, with a path just good enough to take a mobility scooter. There are plenty of waterfowl of various sorts - I saw a bevy of swans near the Visitor Centre, (perhaps even a lamentation of them?) as they were so noisy! See the third photo.
The downside to the walk is that the very pleasant views of the lake itself and the Ochil hills just above the country park are limited. Most of the lochside path is lined with trees that obscure a scenic view. Watch out for the occasional gaps where you can get a good view of the hills. See photo 1.
The path is narrower, a bit rougher and more stony on the eastern side near the wee farmhouse. The ploughed field in the second photo is presumably the work of that farmer, or his wife.
There are also a number of marked paths leading off into the woodland from the main lochside circuit, but I didn't explore these. It's a pleasant enough way to spend an hour or two. I did the walk all round in an hour and 15 minutes.
The downside to the walk is that the very pleasant views of the lake itself and the Ochil hills just above the country park are limited. Most of the lochside path is lined with trees that obscure a scenic view. Watch out for the occasional gaps where you can get a good view of the hills. See photo 1.
The path is narrower, a bit rougher and more stony on the eastern side near the wee farmhouse. The ploughed field in the second photo is presumably the work of that farmer, or his wife.
There are also a number of marked paths leading off into the woodland from the main lochside circuit, but I didn't explore these. It's a pleasant enough way to spend an hour or two. I did the walk all round in an hour and 15 minutes.
Written 3 May 2024
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S T
76 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
I’ve been visiting this place for nearly 40 years as boy and man. Still great for a 3 mile walk around with the dog, at whatever pace you like.
Nice cafe there now too, for you to relax or takeaway a cuppa and a cake!
Nice cafe there now too, for you to relax or takeaway a cuppa and a cake!
Written 30 January 2024
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Joy C
Glasgow, UK26 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Lovely place for a walk. It's 3 miles all the way around. We visited the sunken garden which is very overgrown and wild but discovered some beautiful flower varieties. Lots of ducks and swans to see. Didn't visit cafe but looked nice and very handy after a walk. Car park available with disabled spaces.
Written 3 August 2024
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robert m
Alloa, UK11 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
was a lovely place a few years back. lovely path ways around the dam, good fishing was available. now due to council lack of intrest /lack of funding unfortunetly it has deminished a great deal in recent times trees have been felled into the water, paths showing signs of wear. as it receives no services now looks unkempt still nice views though and i beleive a cafe operates now not the same place now
Written 22 December 2017
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jintyk
Alloa, UK12 contributions
Feb 2017 • Solo
Not far to go for a walk in the country and beside the water. Like minded people so it is always a pleasent walk especially when other walkers say good morning or pass a friendly comment.
Written 13 March 2017
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ochil4
Bannockburn, UK229 contributions
Sept 2020
A good place to get a good walk and fresh air. A good place to see some wild fowl and swans also see the surrounding hills.
Written 22 September 2020
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PonyUpMum
292 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
Great wee donder for the family and the dogs. There are a few bitty dogs are better kept at close call but overall a walk that suits the whole family
Written 26 October 2019
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Silvia A
Alloa, UK107 contributions
Oct 2019
Gartmorn Dam is a wonderful place to get 'lost' from the daily stress. You can spend hours walking around. The walk around the dam takes you around 1 hour and is easy even for a wheelchair or children on the bike. There is plenty of spots to stop by and sit and enjoy a view of Ochils.
You will meet runners, walkers, people with dogs (like me), people with children. At the end of the walk, you can sit and enjoy a cuppa in the new cafe which is located in the old visitor centre. The cafe offers indoor and outdoor seating, even parking for your horse and dog.
There is plenty of space to park your car and the car park is free.
There is plenty of geocaching spots too, which makes your walk with children even more excitable. Watching birds, swans, ducks, geese live at Gartmorn all year round and especially during summertime.
During rainy days I like to get 'lost' in the woods ... many of the pathways which will take you away from the dam.
I always use my geocache map :) but if you prefer paper, on the internet ( you can find the walking map by Ramblers Scotland.
Did you know that Gartmorn Dam is Scotland's oldest reservoir?
You will meet runners, walkers, people with dogs (like me), people with children. At the end of the walk, you can sit and enjoy a cuppa in the new cafe which is located in the old visitor centre. The cafe offers indoor and outdoor seating, even parking for your horse and dog.
There is plenty of space to park your car and the car park is free.
There is plenty of geocaching spots too, which makes your walk with children even more excitable. Watching birds, swans, ducks, geese live at Gartmorn all year round and especially during summertime.
During rainy days I like to get 'lost' in the woods ... many of the pathways which will take you away from the dam.
I always use my geocache map :) but if you prefer paper, on the internet ( you can find the walking map by Ramblers Scotland.
Did you know that Gartmorn Dam is Scotland's oldest reservoir?
Written 6 October 2019
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gaynoroasis
Dunfermline, UK301 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
Excellent 1 hour / 5km walk round the Loch. Good pathways - puddly and mucky after days of rain (would’ve worn wellies or walking boots if I knew) 🥾
Excellent for dogs, lots of spots to swim or paddle 🐾
Path size varies to being wide or 1 person at a time in places
Popular with cyclists and runners
A part of the path goes passed a farm road with vehicle access so beware of this 🚸
Well signposted on path routes
Not any benches only natural wood or trees fallen to sit on if needed
Free parking
Great cafe at the end ‘dam good coffee’ with excellent cakes! 🍰
Excellent for dogs, lots of spots to swim or paddle 🐾
Path size varies to being wide or 1 person at a time in places
Popular with cyclists and runners
A part of the path goes passed a farm road with vehicle access so beware of this 🚸
Well signposted on path routes
Not any benches only natural wood or trees fallen to sit on if needed
Free parking
Great cafe at the end ‘dam good coffee’ with excellent cakes! 🍰
Written 1 August 2019
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Hey just to say that Dam Good Coffee is trialling keeping there kiosk open until 7pm this week and next
Written 20 July 2018
Should have done this in great weather. Esp when schools cane off. Missed a lot of trade
Written 21 July 2018
GCA40members
Perth, United Kingdom
Can you cater for 35/40 people for morning coffee etc on 13.6.18 and do you have a menu/price list?
Written 27 February 2018
dam good coffee. gartmorn dam/country park postcode_ fk10 3az telephone no 01259 928040 open mon to sun 10 am to 4 30 pm on there home web page i counted at least 25 chairs. in the photograph im sure they could cater but best to phone for dates /ect hope this helps
Written 28 February 2018
GCA40members
Perth, United Kingdom
Could you cater for a party of 30/35 people for morning coffee etc on 13/6/18 and do you have a price list/menu? Thanks
Written 27 February 2018
Hi there,
With regard to your question, I don’t own the coffee shop at the dam, I merely like walking around it. Please look into local businesses for the propieter of the establishment and you can get in contact with them to assist in your upcoming visit.
Written 28 February 2018
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