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Back Woods Hide – Caerlaverock Castle loop from Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

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Back Woods Hide – Caerlaverock Castle loop from Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

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Back Woods Hide – Caerlaverock Castle loop from Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

00:54

8.27km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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7 m

Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

Highlight • River

A wetland centre serving as home to a whole range of native species of flora and fauna.

There is a purpose built visitor centre, with more information on the species …

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3.35 km

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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3.63 km

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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3.89 km

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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4.23 km

Caerlaverock Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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4.61 km

Caerlaverock Castle and Tearoom

Highlight • Historical Site

Castle ruins on the edge of the Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve. You can easily spend a few hours exploring the ruins and grounds of Castle Wood. There is now a …

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8.27 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.43 km

2.19 km

1.46 km

152 m

Surfaces

3.51 km

2.26 km

1.20 km

994 m

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Thursday 28 May

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Back Woods Hide – Caerlaverock Castle loop from Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

Caerlaverock Wetland Centre

Back Woods Hide

Back o' the Wood Hobbit Cottage

Ruins of the First Caerlaverock Castle

Caerlaverock Castle

Caerlaverock Castle and Tearoom

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