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

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

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

04:13

51.9km

580m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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293 m

Bogton Plantation

Forest

3.99 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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8.73 km

Loch Doon

Lake

11.6 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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15.6 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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17.8 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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23.5 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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23.9 km

Woodland Singletrack Trail

Highlight • Forest

Doable on a loaded gravel bike but spicy at times. Rewarded with a beautiful stretch of woodland area and water when you reach the tarmac. Looks to be a popular camping spot

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30.7 km

View of Loch Bradan

Highlight • Lake

Worth diverting from the forest drive for the views at the gate (or bench).

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51.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.6 km

21.9 km

2.77 km

649 m

Surfaces

25.1 km

20.9 km

3.89 km

1.16 km

776 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 6 May

12°C

4°C

56 %

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

Roundhouse Osprey Lounge & Visitor Information Centre, Loch Doon

Loch Doon Castle Ruins

Ayrshire Gravel Route

Outdoor Play Area

Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr

View of River Stinchar and Waterfall

Woodland Singletrack Trail

View of Loch Bradan

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