마카테릭 호수 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

Even at the height of summer (and there has been very little rain this summer) this is a very boggy walk and you need to be very sure footed with good waterproof footwear. The views are excellent on a clear day. Would I do it again, probably not.

Wellies are strongly recommended!

You can’t continue on this road and take the forrest track on to Stration.

Fantastic views across the wild rolling hills of Ayrshire. On a clear day, you should be able to spot Loch Braden.

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

Castle ruins on the side of Loch Doon. According to reports the ruins are currently fenced off (Oct 2022). but it's still worth stopping by the site for a look.

Unfortunately the Health and Safety mob have fenced off this ruin as they are doing to many such structures in Scotland.

Loch Doon Castle used to be located on an island within Loch Doon. It was dismantled and rebuilt on the side of the loch after the loch water level was raised in the 1930s for a hydro-electric scheme. Plenty of history to appreciate as the caslte was built in the 14th century and important in the Scottish wars of independence. Great views of the Loch too, so a good place to stop and explore.