Loch Doon
This beautiful loch in Ayrshire includes a ruined castle, forest trails and stunning scenery.
This walk starts at the car park next Loch Doon Castle which dates from the 14th century. It used to reside on an island in the middle of the loch but was moved in the 1930s to its present location, stone by stone. Around here you can pick up the Craiglea Trail which climbs to a nice viewpoint above the loch.
This route follows Carrick Forest Drive west to Loch Riewar. There's woodland trails branching of the drive with lovely views of the waterways running just to the south of the track. You'll pass Whitespout Linn Waterfall and Loch Gower before coming to Loch Riecawr. You could extend the walk by continuing along Balloch Lane to Loch Bradan. Around here there's more great cycling and walking trails through the Galloway Forest Park.
Loch Doon Postcode
KA6 7QE - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsLoch Doon Ordnance Survey Map 
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Loch Doon Open Street Map 
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Loch Doon Open Street Map 
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Photos
Eastern end of Carrick Forest Drive
Remains of Loch Doon castle, as relocated today
The Craiglee path
By Carrick Lane
Loch Doon View
Across Loch Doon to Portmark
Carrick Lane
