West Side of Loch Bradan – Loch Braden loop from Water of Girvan

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Crosshill, Straiton And Kirkmichael

West Side of Loch Bradan – Loch Braden loop from Water of Girvan

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West Side of Loch Bradan – Loch Braden loop from Water of Girvan

02:50

10.8km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

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5.58 km

West Side of Loch Bradan

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Good road surface around the west side of the Loch. Fantastic views over the water and over Galloway park on the other side.

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6.92 km

Muddy Forest Trail

Highlight • Forest

Wellies are strongly recommended!

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10.4 km

River crossing overlooking the dam

Highlight • River

10.8 km

Loch Braden

Highlight • Structure

Single track tarmac road in good condition up to the reservoir at Loch Braden, then gravel onwards. Great place for peace and quiet, and a picnic.

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10.8 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.27 km

3.11 km

2.46 km

1.92 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.38 km

3.27 km

3.11 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 5 October

12°C

5°C

46 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

March 3, 2025,Loch Bradan Circuit

If walking clockwise, wellies are highly advisable for final 1.5 miles.

October 28, 2024,Hike

This walk has many impassable Sections when the weather has been wet. Early on we had to go through a river and got wet feet. The track, towards the end was impassable, we ended up going a different way and scampering down. Right near the end a gate is locked that means climbing over. Approach this walk with caution.