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The Royal Burgh Of New Galloway And Kells Parish

Clatteringshaws Dam – View of Clatteringshaws Loch loop from Clatteringshaws

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Mountain biking trails

United Kingdom

Scotland

South Scotland

The Royal Burgh Of New Galloway And Kells Parish

Clatteringshaws Dam – View of Clatteringshaws Loch loop from Clatteringshaws

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Clatteringshaws Dam – View of Clatteringshaws Loch loop from Clatteringshaws

02:51

33.2km

550m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.40 km

Clatteringshaws Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Striking dam that creates Clattringshaws Loch. You can't walk along the dam or get too close to the loch from here but it's a great structure to look at.

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2.23 km

Clatteringshaws Loch is a freshwater reservoir that was created by damming the Galloway River Dee as part of the Galloway Hydro Electric Scheme. The dam is pretty cool and there are loads of good benches and picnic spots to rest and appreciate the amazing views.

There is also a visitors' centre by the loch to welcome visitors to Galloway Forest Park.

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3.82 km

Scenic Valley Trail

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Best done after dry weather, even then be prepared for wet feet !

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8.73 km

Black Loch Cone Monument

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This area has very chunky gravel

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12.7 km

Stone Head Sculpture by Matt Baker

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Stone head sculpture by local artist Matt Baker, made in 1997.

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33.0 km

View of Clatteringshaws Loch

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Clatteringshaws Loch is a reservoir in the Scottish Lowlands. It is about five miles west of New Galloway in Galloway Forest Park in the Council Area Dumfries and Galloway. The southern shore offers a wonderful view over the lake.

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33.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

3.52 km

2.85 km

2.29 km

500 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

7.41 km

3.52 km

2.41 km

515 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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Clatteringshaws Dam – View of Clatteringshaws Loch loop from Clatteringshaws

Clatteringshaws Dam

Clatteringshaws Loch

Scenic Valley Trail

Black Loch Cone Monument

Stone Head Sculpture by Matt Baker

View of Clatteringshaws Loch

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