The Top 7 Attractions in Carrick Forest
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Carrick Forest. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Carrick Forest is a region where 7
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 22, 2025
White Laggan Bothy
Highlight • Mountain Hut
White Laggan Bothy is an 18th-century cottage in remote countryside to the south of Loch Dee. It makes for a useful stopover for people on the Bargrennan to St John’s …
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Off-Road Section of National Cycle Route 7 Near Glentrool
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Cycle route 7 becomes an off road route after Glentrool Visitors Centre! Stunning, beautiful scenery and highly recommend. Watch out is that it is gravelly and remote - not really …
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Viewpoint at Loch Riecawr
Highlight • Lake
This viewpoint is on the Carrick Forest Drive which is closed to motor vehicles for 2021, but open for walkers and cyclists. Bliss on a bike 🚴♂️😎
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Glen Trool to Clatteringshaws Route
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Glen Trool to Clatteringshaws, tarmac then gravel, lots to see along the way, fabulous route even in the pouring rain, would definitely cycle it again
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Hydro Road Past Clatteringshaws Loch and Loch Dee
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
a lovely mixture of road and gravel but be aware there is a section of the Southern upland way which is singletrack and requires a little more effort and navigation.
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