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 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 5, 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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Daer Reservoir
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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
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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Crawick Multiverse
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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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