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Daer Reservoir – Daer Reservoir loop from Durisdeer

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Daer Reservoir – Daer Reservoir loop from Durisdeer

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4.0

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Daer Reservoir – Daer Reservoir loop from Durisdeer

03:02

29.6km

780m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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518 m

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!

Tip by

13.3 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 reservoir, which was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth in 1956, supplies water to the Scottish Central Belt.

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14.2 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.

Tip by

29.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.6 km

1.85 km

900 m

121 m

113 m

Surfaces

21.9 km

3.12 km

2.58 km

1.96 km

Elevation

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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780m

Daer Reservoir – Daer Reservoir loop from Durisdeer

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