Barrhillの湖・トップ9

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 and great views. You can see Glen Trool Lodge on the far bank.

Can walk around loch

Please consult the large notice board at the trailhead. This is a commercial forest and currently, timber harvesting is taking place along the southern flank of the Loch (hence tha barriers encountered by abp1). There are diversions in place to avoid the southern flank, rerouting via the north shore. This is detailed on the notice board. Also, please be aware that this is not an official MTB route, and taking a bike along it is not a good idea since the trail will have walkers of all abilities along its length, most of whom will not be expecting MTBs at all.

We tried to do this tour on June 21, 2023, but had to cancel. After approx. 13 km you come out of the forest into a wide valley. The landscape is very beautiful, but the path is destroyed by a large number of watercourses and you have to dismount every few meters. After that, the path is obstructed by massive willow barriers with barbed wire. The route would have to be laid out differently, otherwise this tour is not recommended.

This secluded and peaceful loch is nestled in the wide-open hills of south Ayrshire. Take a seat and enjoy the views.

Two Lochs side by side in fact, which accounts for the name, as the two look like a pair of spectacles. A fisherman's paradise - The largest tench caught in Scotland was recorded here.

A bench with a lovely view over Loch Riecawr in Galloway. We were here in the early morning and watched the geese taking off and landing on the still loch.

This viewpoint is on the Carrick Forest Drive which is closed to motor vehicles for 2021, but open for walkers and cyclists. Bliss on a bike 🚴‍♂️😎