Dumfries and Galloway

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!

Loch Trool

Loch Dee

Loch Skeen

Raiders Road Gravel Track & Stroan Loch

Dalbeattie Loch

Castle Loch

Bruntis Loch

View of Loch Trool from the Southern Upland Way

White Loch (Loch of Inch)

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Loch Trool
Mountain Biking Highlight
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 …
Tip by Wandering Cloud
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Loch Dee
Cycling Highlight
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 …
Tip by Katherine Moore
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Loch Skeen
Hiking Highlight
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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Tip by Marion
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Raiders Road Gravel Track & Stroan Loch
Cycling Highlight (Segment)
A fantastic Gravel track with some wonderful highlights to explore along the picturesque Stroan Loch
Tip by stucowp
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Dalbeattie Loch
Hiking Highlight
Way marked trails through the forest lead to Dalbeattie Loch, a peaceful place, popular with the ducks and dog walkers
Tip by Yvonne
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Castle Loch
Hiking Highlight
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 …
Tip by Alex Foxfield
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Bruntis Loch
Hiking Highlight
Wonderful peaceful loch located in the heart of the forest. The scenery surrounding the loch is picturesque and makes for a great picnic spot.
Tip by Grace Mulligan
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View of Loch Trool from the Southern Upland Way
Hiking Highlight
The Southern Upland Way long distance trail runs through the forest south of Loch Trool. Some sections of the trail walk along the shoreline, allowing easy access to the beaches …
Tip by 51m
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White Loch (Loch of Inch)
Hiking Highlight
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 …
Tip by Dan Hobson
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