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Royal Burgh Of Lochmaben And District

Lochmaben Castle Ruins – Castle Loch loop from Lochmaben

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Royal Burgh Of Lochmaben And District

Lochmaben Castle Ruins – Castle Loch loop from Lochmaben

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5.0

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9

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Lochmaben Castle Ruins – Castle Loch loop from Lochmaben

02:37

10.2km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

41 m

Statue of Robert the Bruce, Lochmaben

Highlight • Historical Site

Lochmaben is said to be the birthplace of King Robert the Bruce, with the statue marking this. The Bruce is often 'decorated' with hats and headscarves by the locals after a night in the pub!

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2

210 m

Lochmaben Town Centre and Loch View

Highlight • Lake

Lochmaben has plenty going for it. Sailing and fishing take place on the town's three beautiful lochs and the historic ruins of its castle are a great place to explore. …

Tip by

2.98 km

Brumel Wood

Forest

4

6.21 km

Castle Loch Woods

Highlight • Forest

The woodland features different types of flowers throughout the spring and early summer, while winter is a good time to see geese and other waterfowl. Fungi can also be found in the autumn.

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5

6.26 km

Mushrooms in the Forest

Highlight • Forest

Look down!!

Tip by

6

7.27 km

Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Few years back you could visit the ruins. It looks like remains are unstable and the area is fenced off to prevent access.

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7

7.40 km

Lochmaben Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The former fuedal seat of the Lord of Annandale and Dumfries and Galloway, Lochmaben Castle's ruins are an intruiging part of Scotland's rich history. The castle was originally constructed during …

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8

8.74 km

Picnic Site with Lake View

Highlight • Lake

There is a gravel path that runs parallel to the B7020 called the Lochmaben Castle Path. Halfway along is a picnic site that looks out over the lake. Good place …

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9

9.00 km

Castle Loch

Highlight • Trail

Of Lochmaben's trio of lochs, Castle Loch is by far the largest covering almost 250 acres (100 ha). The small peninsula that juts into its southern banks is adorned with …

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B

10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.85 km

3.72 km

802 m

546 m

275 m

Surfaces

4.42 km

4.10 km

1.54 km

138 m

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Tuesday 20 October

12°C

4°C

89 %

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