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West Water Reservoir

Ramsar sites in ScotlandReservoirs in the Scottish BordersSites of Special Scientific Interest in Tweeddale and Ettrick and LauderdaleSpecial Protection Areas in Scotland
The West Water Reservoir dam geograph.org.uk 1012032
The West Water Reservoir dam geograph.org.uk 1012032

West Water Reservoir (sometimes Westwater Reservoir) is an artificial reservoir in the Pentland Hills, Scottish Borders, 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) west of West Linton, and 26 kilometres (16 mi) south west of Edinburgh. It is a drinking water reservoir for Edinburgh and the Lothians and is located 320 metres (1,050 ft) above sea level. It is an important site for wildfowl and is designated as a SSSI and a Ramsar site.

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N 55.756388888889 ° E -3.4080555555556 °
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The West Water Reservoir dam geograph.org.uk 1012032
The West Water Reservoir dam geograph.org.uk 1012032
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