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View of Criffel Hill – Caerlaverock Castle loop from Glencaple

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View of Criffel Hill – Caerlaverock Castle loop from Glencaple

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3.0

(2)

10

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View of Criffel Hill – Caerlaverock Castle loop from Glencaple

03:10

12.5km

20m

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: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

47 m

The Boathouse Café & Restaurant

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely waterside cafe and restaurant with a good view of the Barbara Channel. The food is excellent if you want to stop for a proper lunch, but the coffee/tea is …

Tip by

2

114 m

Glencaple Riverside Sculpture

Highlight • River

Great route, great cafe and restaurant in Glencaple

Tip by

3

390 m

View of Criffel Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Flat ride on the NCN route 7 into or out of Dumfries. Great views over the water in both directions.

Tip by

4

4.58 km

View of Criffel

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.20 km

Castle Wood

Forest

6

5.52 km

Back Woods Hide

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Amazing little hut to provide shelter and a place for bird watching without disturbing the wildlife.

Tip by

7

5.79 km

Back o' the Wood Hobbit Cottage

Highlight • Structure

Little bit of a peculiar place... will put a smile on your face walking past.

Tip by

8

6.06 km

Ruins of the First Caerlaverock Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Castle ruins from the old castle, which was later rebuilt a few hundred meters away because it was too boggy where it was!

Tip by

9

6.40 km

Caerlaverock Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice to cycle down to and a lovely picnic area next door to stop

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B

12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.08 km

3.22 km

214 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.20 km

2.47 km

< 100 m

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Monday 19 October

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8°C

92 %

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