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 reservoir, which was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth in 1956, supplies water to the Scottish Central Belt.

Katherine Moore

February 17, 2020

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1. Daer Reservoir loop from Doddin

13.0km

03:30

160m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Daer Reservoir – Daer Reservoir loop from Durisdeer

29.6km

08:46

780m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 330 m

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Saturday 14 March

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Location: Crawford And Elvanfoot, South Lanarkshire, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Daer Reservoir

1. Daer Reservoir loop from Doddin

2. Daer Reservoir – Daer Reservoir loop from Durisdeer

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