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Crosshill, Straiton And Kirkmichael

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

Crosshill, Straiton And Kirkmichael

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

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

04:09

66.0km

930m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.56 km

Ayrshire Alps – Knockgardner Farm Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Distance - 3.0km 1.88miles
Ascent - 90m 293ft
Gradient - 2.9%

Strava segment: strava.com/segments/20507700

The Ayrshire Alps consist of numerous challenging road cycle climbs. They were conceived by Ayr Burners …

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12.1 km

Glenalla Southside Climb (Ayrshire Alps)

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Distance - 3.22km 2.00miles
Ascent - 170m 558ft
Gradient - 5.2%

Strava segment: strava.com/segments/9790087

The Ayrshire Alps consist of numerous challenging road cycle climbs. They were conceived by Ayr Burners …

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28.2 km

View of River Stinchar and Waterfall

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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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33.9 km

Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr

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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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35.1 km

Loch Gower Viewpoint

Highlight • Lake

Stunning if caught in correct light.

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40.1 km

Loch Doon Castle Ruins

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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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40.1 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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43.0 km

Loch Doon

Lake

47.7 km

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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50.9 km

Craighead Wood

Forest

65.5 km

Lambdoughty Glen

Forest

66.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.0 km

14.8 km

14.2 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.3 km

23.8 km

2.52 km

817 m

680 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

25°C

17°C

71 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Ayrshire Alps – Knockgardner Farm Climb

Glenalla Southside Climb (Ayrshire Alps)

View of River Stinchar and Waterfall

Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr

Loch Gower Viewpoint

Loch Doon Castle Ruins

Loch Doon Castle Ruins

Roundhouse Osprey Lounge & Visitor Information Centre, Loch Doon

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