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Gairland Burn Waterfalls – Loch Dee loop from Bruce's Stone

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Cree Valley

Gairland Burn Waterfalls – Loch Dee loop from Bruce's Stone

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Gairland Burn Waterfalls – Loch Dee loop from Bruce's Stone

04:11

14.9km

310m

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: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

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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153 m

Bruce's Stone Memorial

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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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378 m

Waterfall and 19th Century Bridge

Highlight • Waterfall

1.31 km

Gairland Burn Waterfalls

Highlight • River

Beautiful gently-flowing waterfalls as you cross the northern section of Loch Trool.

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7.45 km

White Laggan Bothy

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White Laggan Bothy is an 18th-century cottage in remote countryside to the south of Loch Dee. It makes for a useful stopover for people on the Bargrennan to St John’s …

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8.93 km

Loch Dee

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Loch Dee is a pretty lake with little islands in the middle. It’s surrounded by mountains and very beautiful. Make sure you bring enough food and water if you plan …

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9.83 km

Loch Dee

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Loch Dee is a small water popular with fishermen, which is also the source of the River Dee which flows to the east. It is featured on National Cycle Route …

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14.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

3.29 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

817 m

733 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

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Gairland Burn Waterfalls – Loch Dee loop from Bruce's Stone

Start of the Merrick Trail

Bruce's Stone Memorial

Waterfall and 19th Century Bridge

Gairland Burn Waterfalls

White Laggan Bothy

Loch Dee

Loch Dee

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