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Alexander Murray's Birthplace – Murray's Monument loop from Buck Loup

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Alexander Murray's Birthplace – Murray's Monument loop from Buck Loup

Moderate

4.7

(3)

9

hikers

Alexander Murray's Birthplace – Murray's Monument loop from Buck Loup

03:41

13.2km

240m

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: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.62 km

Black Loch Car Park

Highlight • Parking

This is a useful car park at thecend of a 1km gravel track off the main A712. The car park gives access to the Black Loch and the hills around.

Tip by

2

3.73 km

Alexander Murray's Birthplace

Highlight • Historical Site

Not so much a tour but well worth the short walk around the the circular path. Just over 1.3km in length.

Tip by

3

10.9 km

Grey Mare’s Tail Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The falls are hidden from the road and car park. A small path takes you to the falls about 15 meters high. Walkers should be careful not to stop at the Buck Loup, another waterfall further downstream.

Tip by

4

12.8 km

Murray's Monument

Highlight • Viewpoint

Have to leave forest track and walk to reach Monument.

Tip by

B

13.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.86 km

3.55 km

2.92 km

1.88 km

Surfaces

4.63 km

4.31 km

1.48 km

1.44 km

797 m

551 m

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Tuesday 20 October

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3°C

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