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Back Woods Hide – Caerlaverock Castle loop from Caerlaverock Castle

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Back Woods Hide – Caerlaverock Castle loop from Caerlaverock Castle

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Back Woods Hide – Caerlaverock Castle loop from Caerlaverock Castle

01:05

9.35km

80m

Running

Moderate run. 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: March 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

902 m

Back Woods Hide

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Amazing little hut to provide shelter and a place for bird watching without disturbing the wildlife.

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2

2.68 km

Hollands Hide Birdwatching Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Amazing little hut to provide shelter and information about local birds.

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3

6.34 km

Wardlaw Viewing Area

Highlight • Forest

Little wood and old temporary Roman Camp

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4

7.19 km

Caerlaverock Castle and Tearoom

Highlight • Historical Site

Castle ruins on the edge of the Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve. You can easily spend a few hours exploring the ruins and grounds of Castle Wood. There is now a …

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5

7.57 km

Caerlaverock Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice to cycle down to and a lovely picnic area next door to stop

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6

7.91 km

Ruins of the First Caerlaverock Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Castle ruins from the old castle, which was later rebuilt a few hundred meters away because it was too boggy where it was!

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7

8.17 km

Back o' the Wood Hobbit Cottage

Highlight • Structure

Little bit of a peculiar place... will put a smile on your face walking past.

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9.35 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.72 km

2.50 km

1.85 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.15 km

2.56 km

1.92 km

696 m

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Friday 29 May

17°C

10°C

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