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Spectacle Loch – Waterfall by the River Cree loop from Newton Stewart

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Spectacle Loch – Waterfall by the River Cree loop from Newton Stewart

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Spectacle Loch – Waterfall by the River Cree loop from Newton Stewart

01:59

32.2km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.79 km

Spectacle Loch

Highlight • Viewpoint

Two Lochs side by side in fact, which accounts for the name, as the two look like a pair of spectacles. A fisherman's paradise - The largest tench caught in Scotland was recorded here.

Tip by

20.2 km

View of the Galloway Forest

Highlight • Forest

Fantastic quiet roads with spectacular views.

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21.3 km

View of Water of Minnoch from the Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Views of Water of Minnoch.

Tip by

25.5 km

Waterfall by the River Cree

Highlight • River

Small waterfall at the side of the road, that runs into the River Cree. Pretty typical of this area but still very nice to look at. There is also a bench to take a rest.

Tip by

26.0 km

Waterfalls Along the Road

Highlight • Waterfall

two Waterfalls about 100m apart

Tip by

30.5 km

Gill Wood

Forest

31.0 km

Gill Brae

Forest

32.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

2.68 km

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.1 km

10.8 km

149 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

18°C

13°C

64 %

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Spectacle Loch – Waterfall by the River Cree loop from Newton Stewart

Spectacle Loch

View of the Galloway Forest

View of Water of Minnoch from the Bridge

Waterfall by the River Cree

Waterfalls Along the Road

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