Gartmorn Dam Country Park and Nature Reserve
Gartmorn Dam
Clackmannanshire has a rich mining history and many signs of this heritage are still visible. None are so impressive as Gartmorn Dam, lying at the heart of the local 370 acre Country Park and Nature Reserve.
The 170 acre reservoir was engineered by Sir John Erskine, the 6th Earl of Mar, to power the pumps which drained his Sauchie mines. The water power his project provided was the catalyst for Alloa's industrial development.
Today Gartmorn is a peaceful retreat for people walking, cycling, horse riding, fishing or picnicing. An orienteering course is also available - please ask at the Visitor Centre or contact us using the details below.
There is an extensive path network throughout the "Wee County" and the park links many of these routes with local communities.
The area is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is an important site for migratory wildfowl in the winter months. Many birds also live at Gartmorn all year round and breed here in the summer time.
To view the features and pathways in and around the dam, please view our page entitled Map showing features of Gartmorn Dam.
Opening times
The park gates are open from 8.30 am until dusk every day.
Facilities
Visitor Centre
Open daily from April - September until 7.00 pm.
Parking
Free parking near the Visitor Centre and main footpaths.
Wheelchair Access
There are a number of easily accessible areas. Other areas may be accessible with assistance, including the circular route around the dam.
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For further information about this page please contact:
Rangers
Kilncraigs, Greenside Street, Alloa, FK10 1EB
Tel: 01259 450000 Fax: 01259 727453
Email: rangers@clacks.gov.uk
Or use the on-line contact form.
