The Top 20 Attractions around Durisdeer
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Durisdeer. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Durisdeer 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
Mennock Pass Climb from Mennock
Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass
From the North a long but very steady climb to the top through Leadhills (which has a hotel with some facilities). The descent to Mennock through Wanlockhead is great; fairly …
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Crichope Linn Gorge and Waterfall
Highlight • Viewpoint
Crichope Linn is a fantastic gorge and waterfall located near Thornhill. There is an undulating trail that follows the gorge and you are free to explore as far as it …
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Drumlanrig Castle
Highlight • Viewpoint
Stop outside the 'pink palace' for a breather before or after hitting the trails. There's also a bicycle museum next to the house which is worth checking out.
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Daer Reservoir
Highlight • Structure
Daer Reservoir is a stunning stretch of water nestled in the Lowther Hills. It was created after the damming of the Daer Water, a tributary of the River Clyde. The …
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Wanlockhead Beam Engine
Highlight • Historical Site
Wanlockhead Beam Engine is a water-powered pumping machine that was built in 1870. The last of its kind that survives in Britain, the industrial relic was constructed to pump water …
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Public Path Through the Mountains
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
This grass path brings you along the mountains. It is super wild and beautiful, with a stone wall alongside it, views of the mountains, and plenty of sheep!
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Thornhill Horse Monument
Highlight • Monument
Thornhill is a wonderful village between Dumfries and Sanquhar. It's defined by its broad streets and unique Victorian villas. There are plenty of great places to eat, shop and drink in this attractive hamlet.
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Drumlanrig Woods Trails
Highlight • Trail
Lovely set of trails in Drumlanrig woods. A few tricky red runs for more advanced riders and some nice easy wide forest tracks for beginners. Easy to spend a good few hours here.
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Burleywhag Bothy
Highlight • Mountain Hut
Burleywhag has two main rooms, one is currently being reconstructed by the MBA (September 2025). The main room has a multi fuel stove, and a sleeping annex (sleeps 4 comfortably).
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Crawick Multiverse
Highlight • Monument
Crawick Multiverse is a land art project by the landscape architect and designer Charles Jencks near Sanquhar.
Opened in 2015 it is located on the site of a former open …
Opened in 2015 it is located on the site of a former open …
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Earshaig Gravel Track (Sustrans Route 10)
Highlight (Segment) • Forest
A Sustrans cycle route via gravel track from Ae forest all the to Beattock stunning views and no one around this is a remote route so make sure you have …
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