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The Royal Burgh Of New Galloway And Kells Parish

View of Clatteringshaws Loch – Clatteringshaws Dam loop from New Galloway

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United Kingdom

Scotland

South Scotland

The Royal Burgh Of New Galloway And Kells Parish

View of Clatteringshaws Loch – Clatteringshaws Dam loop from New Galloway

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View of Clatteringshaws Loch – Clatteringshaws Dam loop from New Galloway

02:35

36.7km

370m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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110 m

The Smithy Café, Tearoom & Gift Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely little café in new Galloway with tables inside and out and food served quickly. Good idea to book ahead as it can get busy and there aren't many cafes in the area. Closes at 3pm on a Sunday.

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176 m

New Galloway Community Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Really nice grocery store in New Galloway with plenty of local products. Also, The Cross Keys hotel next door is great. The host Susan, and her dog Claude, are very welcoming, and the rooms are clean!

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9.32 km

View of Clatteringshaws Loch

Highlight • Viewpoint

Clatteringshaws Loch is a reservoir in the Scottish Lowlands. It is about five miles west of New Galloway in Galloway Forest Park in the Council Area Dumfries and Galloway. The southern shore offers a wonderful view over the lake.

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10.8 km

View of the Dam and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Can't get to the dam at the moment but has the best views to it in winter.

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10.8 km

Clatteringshaws Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Striking dam that creates Clattringshaws Loch. You can't walk along the dam or get too close to the loch from here but it's a great structure to look at.

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11.6 km

Clatteringshaws Loch

Highlight • Lake

Clatteringshaws Loch is a freshwater reservoir that was created by damming the Galloway River Dee as part of the Galloway Hydro Electric Scheme. The dam is pretty cool and there …

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36.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

12.9 km

8.24 km

245 m

101 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

9.39 km

8.48 km

101 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

19°C

15°C

56 %

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The Smithy Café, Tearoom & Gift Shop

New Galloway Community Shop

View of Clatteringshaws Loch

View of the Dam and Stone Bridge

Clatteringshaws Dam

Clatteringshaws Loch

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