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Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr – Loch Doon Castle Ruins loop from Craigmalloch Cottage

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Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr – Loch Doon Castle Ruins loop from Craigmalloch Cottage

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Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr – Loch Doon Castle Ruins loop from Craigmalloch Cottage

02:49

24.4km

360m

Running

Hard run. 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: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.24 km

Ayrshire Gravel Route

Highlight • Cycleway

6.12 km

Bivvy Spot With Views of the Black Grouse Moorland

Highlight • Natural

Lovely open space for a bivvy & listening to the Famous Black Grouse, spectacular views of the locals hills/moorland.

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6.36 km

Loch Gower Viewpoint

Highlight • Lake

Stunning if caught in correct light.

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7.24 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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7.54 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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14.2 km

View of Loch Doon

Highlight • Viewpoint

24.3 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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24.3 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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24.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

6.76 km

4.36 km

2.84 km

137 m

Surfaces

7.68 km

6.76 km

4.26 km

2.84 km

2.82 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Saturday 30 May

16°C

9°C

56 %

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Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr – Loch Doon Castle Ruins loop from Craigmalloch Cottage

Ayrshire Gravel Route

Bivvy Spot With Views of the Black Grouse Moorland

Loch Gower Viewpoint

Outdoor Play Area

Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr

View of Loch Doon

Loch Doon Castle Ruins

Loch Doon Castle Ruins

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