The Top 7 Attractions around Wanlockhead
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Wanlockhead. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Wanlockhead is a region where 7
hidden gems are waiting to be explored …
hidden gems are waiting to be explored …
Last updated: September 22, 2025
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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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 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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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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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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