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Royal Burgh Of Lochmaben And District

Castle Ruins – Mushrooms in the Forest loop from Lochmaben

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United Kingdom

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South Scotland

Royal Burgh Of Lochmaben And District

Castle Ruins – Mushrooms in the Forest loop from Lochmaben

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Castle Ruins – Mushrooms in the Forest loop from Lochmaben

02:28

9.58km

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: February 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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25 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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195 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. …

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1.99 km

Mill Loch

Lake

6.31 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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6.42 km

Elevated Boardwalk Through Marshland

Highlight • Rest Area

The track around the loch has maybe 150 to 200mtrs of jetty, similar to what you get at boat marinas. The earth under the jettys is wet and low level, …

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7.32 km

Mushrooms in the Forest

Highlight • Forest

Look down!!

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7.36 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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8.67 km

Annandale Sailing Club

Highlight • Rest Area

The club is located at Castle Loch and offers training courses as well as racing.

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9.55 km

Graham Bakery

Highlight • Restaurant

great breakfast and cake so good stop before heading towards Annan

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9.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.46 km

2.39 km

1.55 km

790 m

376 m

Surfaces

5.82 km

1.84 km

1.19 km

710 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

14°C

10°C

46 %

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Castle Ruins – Mushrooms in the Forest loop from Lochmaben

Statue of Robert the Bruce, Lochmaben

Lochmaben Town Centre and Loch View

Castle Ruins

Elevated Boardwalk Through Marshland

Mushrooms in the Forest

Castle Loch Woods

Annandale Sailing Club

Graham Bakery

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