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Afton Reservoir

1.99 miles (3.2 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This walk visits the Afton Reservoir and Dam near New Cumnock in Ayrshire.
The pretty lake is in a remote spot so ideal for a peaceful walk. There are nice woodland trails leading around the site with views of the River Afton and the surrounding hills to enjoy nearby.
See the video below for great views of the dam and Afton Water.

Postcode

KA18 4PR - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Afton Reservoir OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Afton Reservoir Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

Head south west and there's more nice waterside walks to be found around Loch Doon and Loch Bradan in the Galloway Forest Park.
To the east there's the pretty waterfall at Crichope Linn and the small but delightful Loch Ettrick on the edge of the Ae Forest. The long distance Romans and Reivers Route also starts in the forest. This 52 mile route follows the old Roman Roads to Hawick in the Scottish Borders. Following the trail north east will take you to Moffat where you can enjoy a riverside walk along the River Annan on the Annadale Way.
Near here there's also the 17th century Drumlanrig Castle. The castle is surrounded by extensive grounds with several waymarked walking paths and some challenging mountain bike trails to try.

Photos

Afton Reservoir, New Cumnock - geograph.org.uk - 458692

Afton Reservoir, New Cumnock. With Cannock Hill in the background.

Afton Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 899443

Afton Reservoir from above.

Afton from west - geograph.org.uk - 573412

The reservoir from the west.

Flow gently, sweet Afton. - geograph.org.uk - 432624

Flow gently, sweet Afton. The Afton Water flows northwards through the forest to enter the Afton Reservoir. Much of the forest has been felled in recent years

Monthraw Cottage - geograph.org.uk - 458684

Ruins of Monthraw Cottage overlooking Afton Reservoir.
'The Lone Monthraw Where man never heard His neighbour's cock craw'

Cannock Hill - geograph.org.uk - 458676

Cannock Hill to the east.

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

Afton Reservoir.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)

Memory Map Route

Afton Reservoir.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Download Linked File)