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South Lanarkshire

Crawford And Elvanfoot

Daer Reservoir – Kettleton Byre Bothy loop from Daer Water

South Lanarkshire

Crawford And Elvanfoot

Daer Reservoir – Kettleton Byre Bothy loop from Daer Water

Hard

8

riders

Daer Reservoir – Kettleton Byre Bothy loop from Daer Water

04:57

53.1km

1,210m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

7.75 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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2

8.59 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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3

20.5 km

Glenleith Fell

Highlight • Summit

Fantastic viewpoint looking over Dumfries and Galloway from up on high.

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4

20.6 km

Gravel Descent Through Moorland Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Descent or climb depending on which way you're going. Loose stone gravel for most of it so MTB or gravel bikes a must. Take it easy on the descent, especially in the wet.

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5

36.7 km

Kettleton Byre Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Cute little bothy with small fireplace.

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6

39.8 km

Public Path Through the Mountains

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This grass path brings you along the mountains. It is super wild and beautiful, with a stone wall alongside it, views of the mountains, and plenty of sheep!

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B

53.1 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.5 km

6.57 km

1.80 km

1.37 km

868 m

119 m

Surfaces

40.7 km

6.32 km

3.14 km

2.03 km

1.01 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Monday 19 October

11°C

6°C

88 %

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