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

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

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

03:36

11.1km

470m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. 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

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Start point

Parking

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30 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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458 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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3

1.86 km

Culsharg Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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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8.77 km

Cairn on the Ridge

Highlight • Natural Monument

Reachable by hiking a natural trail along the ridge.

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5

9.16 km

View of Loch Doon

Highlight • Lake

6

10.7 km

Waterfall and 19th Century Bridge

Highlight • Waterfall

7

10.9 km

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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11.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.41 km

1.33 km

293 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

286 m

< 100 m

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