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Fairlie Castle – Biglees Waterfall loop from Glenburn Reservoir

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United Kingdom
Scotland
West Scotland
Fairlie

Fairlie Castle – Biglees Waterfall loop from Glenburn Reservoir

Moderate

4.0

(2)

13

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Fairlie Castle – Biglees Waterfall loop from Glenburn Reservoir

02:26

8.38km

220m

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 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.93 km for 81 m

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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2.68 km

North Southanan

Forest

2

3.49 km

Fairlie Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Fairlie Castle is a characteristic castle located above Fairlie Glen. It was built in 1521 and much of it survives today. The castle is a scheduled monument.

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3

3.64 km

Off-Road Route to Haylie Brae

Highlight • Forest

Once you are off road head left through the woods, rough road will pop you out neat the bottom of haylie brae.

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4

4.76 km

Cumbrae is easily accessed via regular ferries from Largs. It has one very flat road following it’s coast approx 10 miles and another road climbing to the Glaid Trig point and great views to Ben Lomond and the Cobbler.

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5

6.21 km

Bluebell Woodland

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.07 km

The Glen

Forest

7

7.48 km

View of Hunterston Power Station

Highlight • Structure

8

7.84 km

Biglees Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

While somewhat of a scramble to access, Biglees Waterfall is worth the effort to experience.

The Cascades run through the area's hills and cliffs, forming many other small falls, with …

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B

8.38 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.02 km

1.44 km

1.36 km

833 m

701 m

Surfaces

3.49 km

2.63 km

804 m

668 m

578 m

188 m

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Tuesday 13 October

16°C

7°C

49 %

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