Loch Doon Castle Ruins – Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr loop from River Stinchar

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Loch Doon Castle Ruins – Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr loop from River Stinchar

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Loch Doon Castle Ruins – Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr loop from River Stinchar

02:46

31.7km

370m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.49 km

Loch Braden

Highlight • Structure

Single track tarmac road in good condition up to the reservoir at Loch Braden, then gravel onwards. Great place for peace and quiet, and a picnic.

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19.6 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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19.6 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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23.6 km

Loch Gower Viewpoint

Highlight • Lake

Stunning if caught in correct light.

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25.5 km

Outdoor Play Area

Highlight • Rest Area

I also thought if this was unoccupied it would be a great camp spot but then there was another perfect spot 2mins later towards Loch Doon 🙌

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25.8 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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31.5 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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31.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

8.91 km

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3.73 km

Surfaces

20.0 km