About this place
Flooded former quarry near Kilsyth popular for paddleboarding and open-water swimming.
This flooded former quarry near Kilsyth has been transformed into a popular spot for paddleboarding and open-water swimming, its clear, deep water and dramatic rock walls giving it a very different character from a typical loch or reservoir. Sessions are often run by local operators offering equipment hire and safety supervision for those without their own gear or open-water experience. It's a genuinely striking, slightly unusual outdoor activity spot rather than a conventional family attraction. There's a charge for organised sessions and equipment hire, and appropriate safety precautions should be taken for any open-water swimming.
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55.9703, -4.0532