Top 3 Lakes around Thornhill
Looking to visit the best lakes around Thornhill? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Thornhill’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: June 29, 2026
Daer Reservoir
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Farthingbank Loch
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Daer Reservoir
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Heather-Covered Hillside Trail with Lake View
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The main trail passes a few metres from this secluded woodland loch, which is encircled by a footpath In calm conditions the water can be beautifully reflective here. It's a good place to spot dragonflies in summer and both waterfowl and woodland birds.
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The first hill is quite steep with packed and lose rocks. Not easy, but when you get to the top, the views are absolutely incredible and the riding is fun.
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A tranquil and remote feeling location with great views and a few access options from roads and tracks from the Southern upland way or the Tracks from the Lowther Hills.
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Beld Knowe lies on the edge of the Greskine Forest and affords wonderful views over the forest, the rugged landscape of the Lowther Hills, and over Daer Reservoir, which is immediately below the summit.
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Daer Reservoir is a stunning stretch of water nestled in the Lowther Hills. It was created after the damming of the Daer Water, a tributary of the River Clyde. The reservoir, which was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth in 1956, supplies water to the Scottish Central Belt.
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Beld Knowe lies on the edge of the Greskine Forest and affords wonderful views over the forest, the rugged landscape of the Lowther Hills, and over Daer Reservoir, which is immediately below the summit.
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Daer Reservoir is a stunning stretch of water nestled in the Lowther Hills. It was created after the damming of the Daer Water, a tributary of the River Clyde. The reservoir, which was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth in 1956, supplies water to the Scottish Central Belt.
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