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Hirondean Castle & Gladhouse Reservoir loop

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Hirondean Castle & Gladhouse Reservoir loop

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Hirondean Castle & Gladhouse Reservoir loop

02:47

10.7km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.11 km

Hirendean Castle Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hirendean Castle is a ruined 16th century peel tower probably built by the Kerr family.
Situated on the flattened top of a raised mound beside the Hirenden Burn, it is …

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7.98 km

Gladhouse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Lovely roads nearby. Often busy with visitors on nice days.

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10.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.00 km

3.45 km

1.54 km

673 m

Surfaces

4.31 km

3.14 km

1.76 km

1.37 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

18°C

9°C

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