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Mugdock Castle – Mugdock Loch loop from Blanefield

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Mugdock Castle – Mugdock Loch loop from Blanefield

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4.8

(13)

182

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Mugdock Castle – Mugdock Loch loop from Blanefield

01:54

7.23km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.36 km

Mugdock Castle

Highlight • Castle

Mugdock Castle stands on a rocky promontory which rises gently on its eastern and southern approaches but falls steeply away to the north and west. Protection to the east, north …

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1.68 km

Mugdock Loch

Highlight • Lake

Lovely stream

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3.20 km

Mugdock Loch

Highlight • Lake

Wildlife-rich lakes set within the country park.

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3.24 km

Mugdock Castle

Highlight • Other

4.36 km

View of Jaw Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Good paths, even after significant rain

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5.68 km

Ancient Twisted Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

6.21 km

Mugdock Wood Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

This heavy AA-battery was part of the defenses of the United Kingdom in World War II.

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6.78 km

Craigend Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Built in 1812, this is the fragmentary remains of what was an extremely well-detailed and impressive country house, which continues to form a significant feature in the landscape. Although much …

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7.23 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.90 km

3.28 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.75 km

2.73 km

914 m

819 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 22 August

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Mugdock Castle – Mugdock Loch loop from Blanefield

Mugdock Castle

Mugdock Loch

Mugdock Loch

Mugdock Castle

View of Jaw Reservoir

Ancient Twisted Tree

Mugdock Wood Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery Ruins

Craigend Castle Ruins

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