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Loch Doon Castle Ruins – Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr loop from Craigmalloch Cottage

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Loch Doon Castle Ruins – Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr loop from Craigmalloch Cottage

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Loch Doon Castle Ruins – Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr loop from Craigmalloch Cottage

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: September 30, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

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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2

4.10 km

Ayrshire Gravel Route

Highlight • Cycleway

3

5.13 km

Loch Gower Viewpoint

Highlight • Lake

Stunning if caught in correct light.

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4

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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5

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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6

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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7

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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B

27.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

6.57 km

Surfaces

21.5 km

5.39 km

792 m

184 m

< 100 m

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