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The Royal Burgh Of New Galloway And Kells Parish

View of Clatteringshaws Loch – Benniguinea Summit loop from Clatteringshaws

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United Kingdom

Scotland

South Scotland

The Royal Burgh Of New Galloway And Kells Parish

View of Clatteringshaws Loch – Benniguinea Summit loop from Clatteringshaws

Easy

4.8

(16)

hikers

View of Clatteringshaws Loch – Benniguinea Summit loop from Clatteringshaws

01:55

6.49km

200m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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143 m

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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1.49 km

Clatteringshaws Loch

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a good car park at Clatteringshaws by the Loch of the same name but sadly the Visitor Cenre and Toilets are now permanently closed.
This is a good …

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3.29 km

Benniguinea

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There's a good track virtually all the way to the top of this hill where you can enjoy amazing views over the Galloway forest park

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3.56 km

Benniguinea Summit

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Benniguinea with it's radio mast can be seen from Clatteringshaws where there is good parking but no longer a Visitor Centre or toilets.
Benniguinea (387m) is easily reached by forest …

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6.49 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.55 km

850 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.36 km

126 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

4°C

27 %

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View of Clatteringshaws Loch – Benniguinea Summit loop from Clatteringshaws

View of Clatteringshaws Loch

Clatteringshaws Loch

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Benniguinea Summit

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