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Clatteringshaws to Glentrool Loop

Cycling Route

Clatteringshaws to Glentrool Loop

Cycling

This is a classic route and shows off one of the best Gravel potentials in the South of Scotland and is world class, with a cafe : Glentrool Visitor Centre (or House o Hill in Glentrool village).

Following mainly on the off-road section of Route 7 you go through the Galloway’s version of the Highlands, that is not just breathtaking, but also the region of the Darkest Skies in Britain (as part of the Dark Sky Park), scenes of battles with Robert de Bruce, one of the first Hydro schemes in Scotland and in the heart of the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Unesco Biosphere.

Mentioned as one of the Top 10 Gravel Routes in the UK by RedBull.

Downloads:
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Distance:
39.5mi / 63.5km
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Total climb:
4,428ft / 1,350m
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Total descent:
4,428ft / 1,350m
Towns along route:
Glentrool
Difficulty:
Challenge
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What you'll see

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Clatteringshaws Loch - New Galloway

Outdoor Activities

Clatteringshaws Loch is a freshwater reservoir that was created by damming the Galloway River Dee as part of the Galloway Hydro Electric Scheme.

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Glentrool

Towns & Villages

The small village of Glentrool is approximately 9 miles North of Newton Stewart. At the heart of Galloway Forest Park the surrounding area has stunning…

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Glentrool Hive - Newton Stewart

Self-catering

The Glentrool Hive is a newly renovated multipurpose community centre which offers self catering accommodation in the heart of the Galloway Dark Sky Park.