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Gatehouse Of Fleet

Otter Pools – Clatteringshaws Dam loop from Gatehouse of Fleet

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United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Gatehouse Of Fleet

Otter Pools – Clatteringshaws Dam loop from Gatehouse of Fleet

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5.0

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Otter Pools – Clatteringshaws Dam loop from Gatehouse of Fleet

05:05

59.4km

700m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2025

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16.0 km

Loch Skerrow and Old Railway Platform

Highlight • Lake

2

28.6 km

Otter Pools

Highlight • Natural Monument

A lovely little place to unwind watching the otters bath and play around in the water.
There is also picnic tables, public toilets and a car park here making it an excellent overnight bikepacking location as well.

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3

34.7 km

Clatteringshaws Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Striking dam that creates Clattringshaws Loch. You can't walk along the dam or get too close to the loch from here but it's a great structure to look at.

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4

38.2 km

NCR 7 Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

This 10 mile stretch of the NCR7 south from Clatteringshaws Loch is well worth it - off road bike necessary though

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5

46.7 km

Big Water of Fleet Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

900-foot structure with 20 arches crossing Big Water of Fleet, built in the late 19th century.

The viaduct appears in the 1935 film 'The 39 Steps'.

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6

47.1 km

Big Water of Fleet Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Fence at either end but sections removed so can get through. Path on the East side is rideable for the most part but likely some hike a bike through bogs and over some bigger roots.

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7

47.4 km

Big Fleet Viaduct

Highlight • Structure

you can walk over it or cycle round

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8

47.8 km

Big Water of Fleet Viaduct

Highlight • Other

9

56.5 km

Cuil Hill Plantation

Forest

B

59.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

18.1 km

13.4 km

238 m

113 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.7 km

16.6 km

3.48 km

1.63 km

< 100 m

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Intermediate
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Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.
Expert
More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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