Lochmaben Community Council

Kirk Loch Walks

Kirk Loch in Lochmaben offers short but enchanting walks amidst its picturesque surroundings, nestled in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway, this historic site invites visitors to wander along its scenic trails, providing breathtaking views of this tranquil loch. The walks at offer a perfect blend of natural beauty and is an idyllic destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike; and all in the centre of the town!

The Kirk Loch nature reserve is owned and cared for by the local community. Please respect it.

Kirk Loch from the edge of the Golf Course

Below are a number of maps of walks around the Kirk Loch, these walks are all relatively easy to do and the selections demonstrate a number of alternative options to extend the routes. Please have a look at the guide, Using the Map , for the symbols on the map before using.

Timings for the walks have been calculated in Kilometres loosely based on Naismith's Rule with speed of 4 Km / hour.

Explanations Using the Map Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) Naismith's Rule

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Walk 1 Kirk Loch

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Walk 2 Kirk Loch