Knowetop Lochs
These two small lochs are known locally as the Lowes Lochs the bright, shining lochs. The reserve also includes areas of woodland, fen, reedbed, heath, willow scrub and bog habitat. On the drier moorland the yellow flowers of petty whin provide a splash of colour in early summer.
Species - Water rail, reed bunting, woodcock, willow & sedge warbler, whitethroat, tawny & barn owl, heron. Ten species of dragonfly. Butterflies include large heath & scotch argus. Adders occasionally seen. Notable plants include cranberry, whorled caraway and globeflower
Location - On the A712, 5 miles west of the village of Corsock in Dumfries and Galloway
Contact
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Corsock
Castle Douglas
Dumfries & Galloway
DG7
Scotland
Tel: +44 (131) 3127765
Tel: +44 (1674) 676336
Fax: +44 (131) 3128705
E-Mail: enquiries@swt.org.uk
WWW: http://www.swt.org.uk
