Beld Knowe lies on the edge of the Greskine Forest and affords wonderful views over the forest, the rugged landscape of the Lowther Hills, and over Daer Reservoir, which is immediately below the summit.

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19.9 km

Daer Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Daer Reservoir is a stunning stretch of water nestled in the Lowther Hills. It was created after the damming of the Daer Water, a tributary of the River Clyde. The …

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40.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.4 km

5.38 km

4.74 km

2.11 km

1.35 km

166 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.1 km

7.71 km

6.33 km

4.54 km

598 m

Elevation

Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

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View of Daer Reservoir from Beld Knowe Summit

Daer Reservoir

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