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Loch Doon Castle Ruins – Loch Doon Castle Ruins loop from Craigmalloch Cottage

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Loch Doon Castle Ruins – Loch Doon Castle Ruins loop from Craigmalloch Cottage

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Loch Doon Castle Ruins – Loch Doon Castle Ruins loop from Craigmalloch Cottage

01:06

12.0km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

123 m

Loch Doon Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Loch Doon Castle used to be located on an island within Loch Doon. It was dismantled and rebuilt on the side of the loch after the loch water level was …

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2

135 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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3

4.13 km

Ayrshire Gravel Route

Highlight • Cycleway

4

5.01 km

Bivvy Spot With Views of the Black Grouse Moorland

Highlight • Natural

Lovely open space for a bivvy & listening to the Famous Black Grouse, spectacular views of the locals hills/moorland.

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5

5.25 km

Loch Gower Viewpoint

Highlight • Lake

Stunning if caught in correct light.

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6

6.13 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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B

12.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.63 km

2.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

1.10 km

130 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Sunday 18 October

11°C

1°C

24 %

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