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Eaglesham and Picketlaw reservoir

Take a short stroll through the Orry in the charming village of Eaglesham with the option of a longer walk to Picketlaw reservoir

Eaglesham and Picketlaw reservoir

About the route

DistanceThe Orry: 0.5 miles
Picketlaw circuit:
2.5 miles
TimeThe Orry: 20 minutes
Picketlaw circuit: 1 hour 30 mins
Start/FinishThe Orry
GradeEasy
Local ShopsEaglesham


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Directions

This route is currently unavailable due to maintenance works on the reservoir.

Take a short stroll through The Orry with its zig zag of paths and burn flowing through the centre.  Once the site of a cotton mill, the A-shaped common area has some benches where you can sit and enjoy your surroundings. The village also has a nice big playpark. For a longer walk, continue on to Picketlaw Reservoir before returning back to Eaglesham.

Last modified on 15 October 2024