Back Woods Hide – Caerlaverock Castle loop from Caerlaverock Castle

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Back Woods Hide – Caerlaverock Castle loop from Caerlaverock Castle

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Back Woods Hide – Caerlaverock Castle loop from Caerlaverock Castle

01:26

5.67km

10m

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 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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383 m

Ruins of the First Caerlaverock Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Castle ruins from the old castle, which was later rebuilt a few hundred meters away because it was too boggy where it was!

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650 m

Back o' the Wood Hobbit Cottage

Highlight • Structure

Little bit of a peculiar place... will put a smile on your face walking past.

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927 m

Back Woods Hide

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Amazing little hut to provide shelter and a place for bird watching without disturbing the wildlife.

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3.08 km

Hollands Hide Birdwatching Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Amazing little hut to provide shelter and information about local birds.

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5.63 km

Caerlaverock Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice to cycle down to and a lovely picnic area next door to stop

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5.67 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.95 km

1.60 km

107 m

Surfaces

3.95 km

1.71 km

Elevation

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Monday 12 October

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Back Woods Hide – Caerlaverock Castle loop from Caerlaverock Castle

Ruins of the First Caerlaverock Castle

Back o' the Wood Hobbit Cottage

Back Woods Hide

Hollands Hide Birdwatching Shelter

Caerlaverock Castle

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