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Back Woods Hide – Caerlaverock Castle loop from Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

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Back Woods Hide – Caerlaverock Castle loop from Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

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Back Woods Hide – Caerlaverock Castle loop from Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

02:19

8.77km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7 m

Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

Highlight • River

A wetland centre serving as home to a whole range of native species of flora and fauna.

There is a purpose built visitor centre, with more information on the species …

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1.61 km

Hollands Hide Birdwatching Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Amazing little hut to provide shelter and information about local birds.

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3.39 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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3.66 km

Back o' the Wood Hobbit Cottage

Highlight • Structure

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

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3.93 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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4.27 km

Caerlaverock Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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4.65 km

Caerlaverock Castle and Tearoom

Highlight • Historical Site

Castle ruins on the edge of the Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve. You can easily spend a few hours exploring the ruins and grounds of Castle Wood. There is now a …

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5.50 km

Wardlaw Viewing Area

Highlight • Forest

Little wood and old temporary Roman Camp

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8.77 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.33 km

2.56 km

1.43 km

417 m

Surfaces

3.93 km

2.56 km

1.66 km

591 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

15°C

9°C

44 %

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Back Woods Hide – Caerlaverock Castle loop from Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

Hollands Hide Birdwatching Shelter

Back Woods Hide

Back o' the Wood Hobbit Cottage

Ruins of the First Caerlaverock Castle

Caerlaverock Castle

Caerlaverock Castle and Tearoom

Wardlaw Viewing Area

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