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Royal Burgh Of Lochmaben And District

Castle Loch loop

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South Scotland

Royal Burgh Of Lochmaben And District

Castle Loch loop

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Castle Loch loop

01:14

4.84km

10m

Hiking

Embark on the Castle Loch loop, an easy hike spanning 3.0 miles (4.8 km) with a minimal elevation gain of just 35 feet (11 metres), typically completed in about 1 hour and 13 minutes. You will follow tranquil lochside paths, winding through diverse woodlands and marshy grasslands, offering picturesque views…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parking

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603 m

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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2.18 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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3.32 km

Mushrooms in the Forest

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Look down!!

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4.84 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.88 km

688 m

258 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.88 km

946 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 5 July

19°C

14°C

23 %

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