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The Royal Burgh Of New Galloway And Kells Parish

Clatteringshaws Dam – View of Clatteringshaws Loch loop from Clatteringshaws Dam

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United Kingdom

Scotland

South Scotland

The Royal Burgh Of New Galloway And Kells Parish

Clatteringshaws Dam – View of Clatteringshaws Loch loop from Clatteringshaws Dam

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5.0

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Clatteringshaws Dam – View of Clatteringshaws Loch loop from Clatteringshaws Dam

01:41

22.3km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: February 5, 2026

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Parking

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567 m

View of the Dam and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Can't get to the dam at the moment but has the best views to it in winter.

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583 m

Clatteringshaws Dam

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Striking dam that creates Clattringshaws Loch. You can't walk along the dam or get too close to the loch from here but it's a great structure to look at.

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1.42 km

Clatteringshaws Loch

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Clatteringshaws Loch is a freshwater reservoir that was created by damming the Galloway River Dee as part of the Galloway Hydro Electric Scheme. The dam is pretty cool and there …

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21.4 km

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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22.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

8.24 km

3.36 km

245 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.48 km

6.87 km

6.85 km

142 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

12°C

3°C

56 %

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Clatteringshaws Dam – View of Clatteringshaws Loch loop from Clatteringshaws Dam

View of the Dam and Stone Bridge

Clatteringshaws Dam

Clatteringshaws Loch

View of Clatteringshaws Loch

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