The Top 20 Attractions around Caerlaverock
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Caerlaverock. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Caerlaverock is a region where 20
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: November 11, 2025
Criffel Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
This fantastic peak in southern Scotland offers magnificent views across the Barbara Channel toward England. On a clear day, it's possible to see the hills of the Lake District and even out to the Isle of Man.
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Sweetheart Abbey Ruins
Highlight • Historical Site
The Abbey of Dulce Cor, better known as Sweetheart Abbey, was a Cistercian monastery founded in 1273 in what is now the village of New Abbey, in the historical county …
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Knockendoch Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
Wonderful views from the peak of Knockendoch overlooking Loch Kindar and the surrounding countryside.
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Dumfries to Kirkcudbright Cycle Route
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Makes a really good round trip going back to Dumfries on the coast roads, A711 to Dalbeattie and A710 to Dumfries (they may be A roads, but not very busy). …
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Caerlaverock Castle
Highlight • Historical Site
Very lovely moated castle, tea room closed for covid, shame as they did the best scones
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Descender Bender, Mabie Forest
Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park
Descender Bender on the red trail drops off Hillhead Hill and races down through a series of berms and whoops, it's a great section of flowy trail.
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Hoddom Castle
Highlight • Historical Site
A category A listed building on the banks of the River Annan, Hoddom Castle and its towers are a grand sight. It is an important stop off point on the …
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Waterloo Monument
Highlight • Climb
nice circular route from new abbey. steep towards the top. you can climb to the top but stay safe
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Criffel Car Park
Highlight • Parking
Small car park that could easily fit 20 vehicles, potentially more.
Perfectly located for visiting the summit of Criffel and exploring the nearby area.
Perfectly located for visiting the summit of Criffel and exploring the nearby area.
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River Nith Cycle Path
Highlight (Segment) • Bridge
You can follow the River Nith along this smooth traffic-free towpath. It leads to the attractive pedestrian suspension bridge spanning the River Nith in the town of Dumfries.
The river …
The river …
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Mabie Forest
Highlight • Trail
A large area of woodland operated by the woodland trust. The woodland has a comprehensive network of both hiking and mountain bike trails.
The forest is comprised of both native …
The forest is comprised of both native …
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