RoutesHiking trails & RoutesUnited KingdomScotlandSouth ScotlandGifford
Yester Castle Ruins loop from Danskine Burn
RoutesHiking trails & RoutesUnited KingdomScotlandSouth ScotlandGifford
Yester Castle Ruins loop from Danskine Burn
Easy
4.5
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hikers
Yester Castle Ruins loop from Danskine Burn
01:02
3.86km
40m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: May 15, 2026
Waypoints
A
Start point
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2.04 km
Yester Castle Ruins
Highlight • Forest
The original stone keep was built here before 1267. It was used, defended and attacked at various times until the mid 1500's when it was abandoned when the laird moved …
Tip by
2.72 km
Walden Lea
Forest
2.99 km
Shank Lea Wood
Forest
B
3.86 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.19 km
1.61 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
3.65 km
151 m
< 100 m
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