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Kettleton Byre Bothy – Daer Reservoir loop from Durisdeer

Kettleton Byre Bothy – Daer Reservoir loop from Durisdeer

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Kettleton Byre Bothy – Daer Reservoir loop from Durisdeer

03:04

31.9km

780m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.60 km

Kettleton Byre Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Cute little bothy with small fireplace.

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5.77 km

Glenleith Fell

Highlight • Summit

Fantastic viewpoint looking over Dumfries and Galloway from up on high.

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17.7 km

Daer Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

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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18.5 km

Daer Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

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 …

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25.7 km

Public Path Through the Mountains

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This grass path brings you along the mountains. It is super wild and beautiful, with a stone wall alongside it, views of the mountains, and plenty of sheep!

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31.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.9 km

1.83 km

911 m

124 m

107 m

Surfaces

24.2 km

3.17 km

1.96 km

1.62 km

Elevation

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

13°C

8°C

55 %

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Kettleton Byre Bothy – Daer Reservoir loop from Durisdeer

Kettleton Byre Bothy

Glenleith Fell

Daer Reservoir

Daer Reservoir

Public Path Through the Mountains

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