Alexander Murray's Birthplace – Murray's Monument loop from Buck Loup

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Alexander Murray's Birthplace – Murray's Monument loop from Buck Loup

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Alexander Murray's Birthplace – Murray's Monument loop from Buck Loup

03:41

13.2km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.62 km

Black Loch Car Park

Highlight • Parking

This is a useful car park at thecend of a 1km gravel track off the main A712. The car park gives access to the Black Loch and the hills around.

Tip by

3.73 km

Alexander Murray's Birthplace

Highlight • Historical Site

Not so much a tour but well worth the short walk around the the circular path. Just over 1.3km in length.

Tip by

10.9 km

The falls are hidden from the road and car park. A small path takes you to the falls about 15 meters high. Walkers should be careful not to stop at the Buck Loup, another waterfall further downstream.

Tip by

12.8 km

Murray's Monument

Highlight • Viewpoint

Have to leave forest track and walk to reach Monument.

Tip by

13.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.86 km

3.55 km

2.92 km

1.88 km

Surfaces

4.63 km

4.31 km

1.48 km

1.44 km

797 m

551 m

Elevation

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Monday 9 November

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