Bruce's Stone Memorial – Culsharg Bothy loop from Loch Trool

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Bruce's Stone Memorial – Culsharg Bothy loop from Loch Trool

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Bruce's Stone Memorial – Culsharg Bothy loop from Loch Trool

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4.35km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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214 m

Bruce's Stone Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Bruce's Stone commemorates Robert The Bruce and was unveiled 05/06/1929. The stone reads 'In loyal remembrance of Robert The Bruce King of Scots whose victory in this Glen over an …

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337 m

Start of the Merrick Trail

Highlight • Summit

This point marks the start of the Merrick Trail, a short walking trail to the summit of Merrick (the highest Donald in lowland Scotland). This trail weaves up Merrick via …

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765 m

Wild Swimming Spot on the River Cree

Highlight • Natural

when the water level is fine it's lovely place for a dip and cooling off, sadly it is too smal for a swim. lower down the path there may be …

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2.17 km

Culsharg is a non-MBA bothy that sits on the Merrick Trail in the Galloway Forest Park. It's quite close to the road so probably a busy bothy, we didn't have time to stop and explore inside unfortunately.

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4.35 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.22 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.22 km

< 100 m