View of Loch Braden – Cornish Loch loop from River Stinchar

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Crosshill, Straiton And Kirkmichael

View of Loch Braden – Cornish Loch loop from River Stinchar

Moderate

4.5

(2)

riders

View of Loch Braden – Cornish Loch loop from River Stinchar

01:40

19.3km

240m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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117 m

Stinchar Bridge and Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Great place for a break.

Tip by

668 m

Dark Sky Bench

Highlight • Structure

Nothing special, easy to miss

Tip by

814 m

Craiglour Lodge Memorial Cairn

Highlight • Monument

says Catherine Lawson born here 1940

Tip by

1.57 km

View of Loch Braden

Highlight • Lake

Fantastic views across the wild rolling hills of Ayrshire. On a clear day, you should be able to spot Loch Braden.

Tip by

2.59 km

Cornish Loch

Highlight • Natural

This secluded and peaceful loch is nestled in the wide-open hills of south Ayrshire. Take a seat and enjoy the views.

Tip by

9.84 km

Loch Braden

Highlight • Structure

Single track tarmac road in good condition up to the reservoir at Loch Braden, then gravel onwards. Great place for peace and quiet, and a picnic.

Tip by

13.7 km

View of River Stinchar and Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Roundhouse Cafe has a telescope to view ospreys nesting at the top of a tree in the distance. Cafe opening times are seasonal, sometimes just Saturday and Sunday - check their Facebook page... facebook.com/VisitLochDoon

Tip by

19.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.50 km

4.92 km

2.59 km

2.31 km

Surfaces

8.96 km

5.00 km

3.06 km

2.16 km

150 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 7 November

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19 %

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View of Loch Braden – Cornish Loch loop from River Stinchar

Stinchar Bridge and Waterfall

Dark Sky Bench

Craiglour Lodge Memorial Cairn

View of Loch Braden

Cornish Loch

Loch Braden

View of Loch

View of River Stinchar and Waterfall

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