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Sorn Village – Catrine Reservoir loop from Catrine

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Sorn Village – Catrine Reservoir loop from Catrine

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Sorn Village – Catrine Reservoir loop from Catrine

01:49

23.4km

300m

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: July 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 13.3 km for 32 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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172 m

14th century castle that is now a luxury wedding and event venue. Unless you're a wedding guest, the gate is about as far as you can get!

It's a very nice gate however, and the riding around the area is great.

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7.68 km

Robert T. Baird Radio & Television Shop

Highlight • Other

Love to see the old Tv's

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7.70 km

Sorn Village

Highlight • River

Sorn is a small village nestling beside the River Ayr. The Sorn Inn, located in the heart of the village, is the best place for a mid-walk pit-stop or for an overnight stay as it serves good food and drink and has rooms. There are other accommodation options nearby, too.

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8.75 km

Sorn Castle

Highlight • Other

10.7 km

Nimmo's Braes

Forest

11.3 km

Catrine Reservoir

Highlight • River

The town of Catrine was once home to the largest water mill in the UK, and this river and reservoir was an important part of history.

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14.8 km

Ballochmyle Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Ballochmyle Viaduct is the highest railway viaduct in Britain that is still in use today. The bridge, which is 169 feet (52 m) high, was built in the 1840s. Today, the Category A listed structure makes an epic crossing over the River Ayr and you can admire it from the footpath below.

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17.8 km

Mauchline War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

It commemorates both WW1 and WW2.

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23.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

5.34 km

3.79 km

1.56 km

200 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

7.24 km

4.52 km

1.42 km

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

24°C

13°C

0 %

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Sorn Village – Catrine Reservoir loop from Catrine

War Memorial Garden

Sorn Castle Gatehouse

Robert T. Baird Radio & Television Shop

Sorn Village

Sorn Castle

Catrine Reservoir

Ballochmyle Viaduct

Mauchline War Memorial

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