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Ness Glen Gorge – Loch Doon Roundhouse Café loop from Dalmellington

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Ness Glen Gorge – Loch Doon Roundhouse Café loop from Dalmellington

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Ness Glen Gorge – Loch Doon Roundhouse Café loop from Dalmellington

03:41

13.5km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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110 m

The Bagas Bistro

Highlight • Other

Lovely place. Coffee and cakes plus food at a great price.

Tip by

1.54 km

Enjoy the still and refreshing waters of Bogton Loch situated near the town of Dalmellington. The path around the loch is grassy and undulating and provides some wonderful views across the surrounding rolling countryside.

Tip by

4.42 km

Craighead Wood

Forest

6.48 km

Ness Glen Gorge

Highlight • Waterfall

A beautiful gorge with roaring waterfalls.

Tip by

7.13 km

Loch Doon Roundhouse Café

Highlight • Lake

Fantastic little cafe perched on the edge of the mighty Loch Doon, there's food, drinks, and breathtaking views.

Tip by

7.20 km

Osprey Viewing Area

Highlight • Cafe

Grand wee cafe with Osprey cam.

Tip by

7.26 km

Roundhouse Osprey Lounge & Visitor Information Centre, Loch Doon

Highlight • Rest Area

A brilliant little cafe and visitor centre on the edge of spectacular Loch Doon at the northern edge, including the Osprey Lounge where you can find out more about these …

Tip by

7.48 km

Loch Doon

Highlight • Historical Site

Work began in September 1916 and an airfield, slipways, piers, jetties, seaplane hangars, tramways and other associated buildings erected. The remains of these can still be found on the Loch shore today.

Tip by

8.55 km

Dark Sky Observatory

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.98 km

4.34 km

2.05 km

1.94 km

238 m

Surfaces

8.41 km

2.47 km

2.00 km

620 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Monday 20 July

18°C

8°C

0 %

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Ness Glen Gorge – Loch Doon Roundhouse Café loop from Dalmellington

The Bagas Bistro

Bogton Loch

Ness Glen Gorge

Loch Doon Roundhouse Café

Osprey Viewing Area

Roundhouse Osprey Lounge & Visitor Information Centre, Loch Doon

Loch Doon

Dark Sky Observatory

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