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Brattleburn Bothy – Daer Reservoir loop from Beattock

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Brattleburn Bothy – Daer Reservoir loop from Beattock

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Brattleburn Bothy – Daer Reservoir loop from Beattock

03:46

52.8km

720m

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: May 14, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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9.77 km

Brattleburn Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Brattleburn bothy is situated in the Lowther Hills and makes for a useful stopover for anyone on the Sanquhar to Wanlockhead stage of the Southern Upland Way. There is a wood burning stove inside the cottage.

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12.9 km

View from Beld Knowe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beld Knowe lies on the edge of the Greskine Forest and affords wonderful views over the forest, the rugged landscape of the Lowther Hills, and over Daer Reservoir, which is immediately below the summit.

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16.7 km

View of Rolling Hills and Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Not for the faint hearted!

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17.8 km

Daer Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

A tranquil and remote feeling location with great views and a few access options from roads and tracks from the Southern upland way or the Tracks from the Lowther Hills.

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18.6 km

Daer Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Daer Reservoir is a stunning stretch of water nestled in the Lowther Hills. It was created after the damming of the Daer Water, a tributary of the River Clyde. The …

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52.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.3 km

9.37 km

7.37 km

6.24 km

2.45 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.2 km

7.06 km

6.34 km

5.23 km

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

21°C

14°C

49 %

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Brattleburn Bothy – Daer Reservoir loop from Beattock

Brattleburn Bothy

View from Beld Knowe

View of Rolling Hills and Lake

Daer Reservoir

Daer Reservoir

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