The Top 20 Lakes in Dumfries and Galloway
Looking to visit the best lakes in Dumfries and Galloway? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Dumfries and Galloway’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 18, 2025
This lake, surrounded by hills and munros, is like something out of a postcard - extremely picturesque! I was lucky enough to be wild camping here and was treated to …
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A fantastic Gravel track with some wonderful highlights to explore along the picturesque Stroan Loch
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Loch Dee is a small water popular with fishermen, which is also the source of the River Dee which flows to the east. It is featured on National Cycle Route …
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The Gray Mare's Tail leads to Loch Skeen. Very boggy up here. Waterproof shoes advantageous. Unfortunately there is no direct way around this lake.
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Way marked trails through the forest lead to Dalbeattie Loch, a peaceful place, popular with the ducks and dog walkers
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Of Lochmaben's trio of lochs, Castle Loch is by far the largest covering almost 250 acres (100 ha). The small peninsula that juts into its southern banks is adorned with …
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Wonderful peaceful loch located in the heart of the forest. The scenery surrounding the loch is picturesque and makes for a great picnic spot.
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Clatteringshaws Loch is a freshwater reservoir that was created by damming the Galloway River Dee as part of the Galloway Hydro Electric Scheme. The dam is pretty cool and there …
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White Loch (also known as ‘Loch of Inch’) is separated from Black Loch (also known as ‘Loch Crindil’) by a narrow land bridge. On this strip of land you find …
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The marvellous Eskrigg Nature Reserve is a great place for watching the native red squirrel. Once widespread throughout the UK, red squirrel numbers have been signifcantly reduced by disease and …
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