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Loch Doon Castle Ruins – Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr loop from Loch Doon Dam

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Loch Doon Castle Ruins – Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr loop from Loch Doon Dam

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5.0

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Loch Doon Castle Ruins – Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr loop from Loch Doon Dam

03:12

43.8km

390m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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120 m

Roundhouse Osprey Lounge & Visitor Information Centre, Loch Doon

Highlight • Rest Area

A brilliant little cafe and visitor centre on the edge of spectacular Loch Doon at the northern edge, including the Osprey Lounge where you can find out more about these …

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7.72 km

Loch Doon Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Loch Doon Castle used to be located on an island within Loch Doon. It was dismantled and rebuilt on the side of the loch after the loch water level was …

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7.73 km

Loch Doon Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The castle was dismantled and rebuilt on the side of the loch after the loch water level was raised in the 1930s for a hydro-electric scheme.

The original castle was …

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12.6 km

Bivvy Spot With Views of the Black Grouse Moorland

Highlight • Natural

Lovely open space for a bivvy & listening to the Famous Black Grouse, spectacular views of the locals hills/moorland.

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12.8 km

Loch Gower Viewpoint

Highlight • Lake

Stunning if caught in correct light.

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14.0 km

Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr

Highlight • Lake

This viewpoint is on the Carrick Forest Drive which is closed to motor vehicles for 2021, but open for walkers and cyclists. Bliss on a bike 🚴‍♂️😎

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24.5 km

Stinchar Bridge and Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Great place for a break.

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24.6 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

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43.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

20.4 km

2.05 km

875 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

18.8 km

2.76 km

520 m

410 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Loch Doon Castle Ruins – Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr loop from Loch Doon Dam

Roundhouse Osprey Lounge & Visitor Information Centre, Loch Doon

Loch Doon Castle Ruins

Loch Doon Castle Ruins

Bivvy Spot With Views of the Black Grouse Moorland

Loch Gower Viewpoint

Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr

Stinchar Bridge and Waterfall

View of River Stinchar and Waterfall

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