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View of Criffel Hill – Caerlaverock Castle loop from Glencaple

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View of Criffel Hill – Caerlaverock Castle loop from Glencaple

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3.0

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View of Criffel Hill – Caerlaverock Castle loop from Glencaple

03:09

12.4km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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20 m

Glencaple Riverside Sculpture

Highlight • River

Great route, great cafe and restaurant in Glencaple

Tip by

296 m

View of Criffel Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Flat ride on the NCN route 7 into or out of Dumfries. Great views over the water in both directions.

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4.49 km

View of Criffel

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.11 km

Castle Wood

Forest

5.42 km

Bird Observation Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.42 km

Back Woods Hide

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Amazing little hut to provide shelter and a place for bird watching without disturbing the wildlife.

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5.70 km

Back o' the Wood Hobbit Cottage

Highlight • Structure

Little bit of a peculiar place... will put a smile on your face walking past.

Tip by

5.97 km

Ruins of the First Caerlaverock Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Castle ruins from the old castle, which was later rebuilt a few hundred meters away because it was too boggy where it was!

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6.31 km

Caerlaverock Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice to cycle down to and a lovely picnic area next door to stop

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12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.05 km

3.26 km

113 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.07 km

2.48 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 1 June

18°C

12°C

74 %

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View of Criffel Hill – Caerlaverock Castle loop from Glencaple

Glencaple Riverside Sculpture

View of Criffel Hill

View of Criffel

Bird Observation Point

Back Woods Hide

Back o' the Wood Hobbit Cottage

Ruins of the First Caerlaverock Castle

Caerlaverock Castle

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