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Great place for walking and paddling on the water

Easy forest roads ideal for family cycle ride

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 the competition of their American cousins, the grey squirrel. The reserve is made up of areas of heath, wetland, open water and woodland, supporting a wide variety of organisms. The visitor centre is up from 8am to 5pm in summer and 9am to 4pm in winter.

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 the historic ruins of Lochmaben Castle. The western end hosts a wood sculpture trail, whilst a full circuit of the loch is a lovely way to spend a couple of hours.

Lochmaben has plenty going for it. Sailing and fishing take place on the town's three beautiful lochs and the historic ruins of its castle are a great place to explore. Known as 'Bruce's town', King Robert the Bruce lived here during his time as Lord of Annandale. His fine statue looks out from in front of the town hall. It is an important stop off on the Annandale Way, where trekkers can resupply and enjoy pleasant lochside walks.

A lovely place to spend an hour or two. In winter, keep your eyes peeled for curlews, lapwings and snipes set against a backdrop of snow-dusted hills. In summer, the wildflower meadows come to life and all manner of insect life can be enjoyed. Centre stage is a pretty little lochan, known simply as The Lochan. The reserve is within walking distance of both Moffat and Beattock.

along a country road with places to park, reservoir can be circumnavigated on forest roads. lovely wild flower meadow on the side of dam.

An Excellent and very family friendly route around the Reservoir