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South Lanarkshire
Crawford And Elvanfoot

Daer Reservoir – Kettleton Byre Bothy loop from Doddin

Routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
South Lanarkshire
Crawford And Elvanfoot

Daer Reservoir – Kettleton Byre Bothy loop from Doddin

Hard

5

riders

Daer Reservoir – Kettleton Byre Bothy loop from Doddin

04:56

53.1km

1,200m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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7.75 km

Daer Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Daer Reservoir is a stunning stretch of water nestled in the Lowther Hills. It was created after the damming of the Daer Water, a tributary of the River Clyde. The …

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8.59 km

Daer Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

A tranquil and remote feeling location with great views and a few access options from roads and tracks from the Southern upland way or the Tracks from the Lowther Hills.

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20.5 km

Glenleith Fell

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Fantastic viewpoint looking over Dumfries and Galloway from up on high.

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20.6 km

Gravel Descent Through Moorland Hills

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Descent or climb depending on which way you're going. Loose stone gravel for most of it so MTB or gravel bikes a must. Take it easy on the descent, especially in the wet.

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36.6 km

Kettleton Byre Bothy

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Cute little bothy with small fireplace.

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39.8 km

Public Path Through the Mountains

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This grass path brings you along the mountains. It is super wild and beautiful, with a stone wall alongside it, views of the mountains, and plenty of sheep!

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53.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.8 km

6.41 km

1.85 km

922 m

121 m

Surfaces

39.2 km

6.23 km

3.12 km

2.46 km

2.03 km

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Tuesday 5 May

11°C

1°C

12 %

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