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The Royal Burgh Of New Galloway And Kells Parish

Clatteringshaws Dam – View of Clatteringshaws Loch loop from Clatteringshaws

Mountain biking trails

The Royal Burgh Of New Galloway And Kells Parish

Clatteringshaws Dam – View of Clatteringshaws Loch loop from Clatteringshaws

Moderate

3.0

(1)

7

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Clatteringshaws Dam – View of Clatteringshaws Loch loop from Clatteringshaws

02:51

33.1km

560m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.40 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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2

2.24 km

Clatteringshaws Loch

Highlight • Lake

Clatteringshaws Loch is a freshwater reservoir that was created by damming the Galloway River Dee as part of the Galloway Hydro Electric Scheme. The dam is pretty cool and there …

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3

3.83 km

Scenic Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Best done after dry weather, even then be prepared for wet feet !

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4

8.74 km

Black Loch Cone Monument

Highlight • Monument

This area has very chunky gravel

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5

12.7 km

Stone Head Sculpture by Matt Baker

Highlight • Monument

Stone head sculpture by local artist Matt Baker, made in 1997.

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6

32.9 km

View of Clatteringshaws Loch

Highlight • Viewpoint

Clatteringshaws Loch is a reservoir in the Scottish Lowlands. It is about five miles west of New Galloway in Galloway Forest Park in the Council Area Dumfries and Galloway. The southern shore offers a wonderful view over the lake.

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33.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.0 km

3.77 km

2.77 km

2.43 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

7.07 km

3.39 km

3.09 km

515 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Sunday 4 October

15°C

9°C

47 %

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