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Loch Doon Castle Ruins – Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr loop from Wee Hill of Craigmulloch

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Loch Doon Castle Ruins – Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr loop from Wee Hill of Craigmulloch

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Loch Doon Castle Ruins – Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr loop from Wee Hill of Craigmulloch

02:31

27.9km

310m

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: April 3, 2026

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Parking

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111 m

Loch Doon Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The castle was dismantled and rebuilt on the side of the loch after the loch water level was raised in the 1930s for a hydro-electric scheme.

The original castle was …

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4.10 km

Loch Gower Viewpoint

Highlight • Lake

Stunning if caught in correct light.

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6.01 km

Outdoor Play Area

Highlight • Rest Area

I also thought if this was unoccupied it would be a great camp spot but then there was another perfect spot 2mins later towards Loch Doon 🙌

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6.31 km

Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr

Highlight • Lake

This viewpoint is on the Carrick Forest Drive which is closed to motor vehicles for 2021, but open for walkers and cyclists. Bliss on a bike 🚴‍♂️😎

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12.0 km

View of River Stinchar and Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Roundhouse Cafe has a telescope to view ospreys nesting at the top of a tree in the distance. Cafe opening times are seasonal, sometimes just Saturday and Sunday - check their Facebook page... facebook.com/VisitLochDoon

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18.5 km

View of Loch Bradan

Highlight • Lake

Worth diverting from the forest drive for the views at the gate (or bench).

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27.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

6.52 km

Surfaces

21.3 km

5.02 km

776 m

448 m

337 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

12°C

5°C

37 %

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Loch Doon Castle Ruins – Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr loop from Wee Hill of Craigmulloch

Loch Doon Castle Ruins

Ayrshire Gravel Route

Loch Gower Viewpoint

Outdoor Play Area

Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr

View of River Stinchar and Waterfall

View of Loch Bradan

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