With one of Scotland’s largest reservoirs, extensive woodlands, and the Meikle Bin peak of the Campsie Fells, Carron Valley has become a very popular destination for lovers of the outdoors.
Officially opened in 1939, the reservoir today provides water to roughly 135,000 people in the Forth valley and surrounding areas and is over 3 miles long.
Carron Valley Reservoir features, marked by orange buoys. This critical water quality system releases millions of bubbles to aerate the water and disperse potential impurities like algae. However, these bubbles create negative buoyancy, making it difficult to stay afloat if you enter this area. This applies to both swimmers and boats. It is strongly advised that visitors steer clear of this and any other operational infrastructure while on the water.
