Walk Route Map dg102 White Loch of Myrton from Back Bay

Walk dg102 White Loch of Myrton from Back Bay

Fairly level walk to an ancient stone circle

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8¾mls (14km)
Ascent:	834ft (254m)
Time:	4hrs
Grade:

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Route outline for walk dg102:

Back Bay - GavinMaxwellMemorial - Clarksburn Bridge - Monreith - Monreith House - White Lock of Myrton - Drumtroddan Stones - Clachan of Myrton - Drumfad Cottage - Monreith Burn - Drumfad Farm - Blairbay - The'Wren's Egg'and Standing Stones Blairbuy - Monrieth - Clarksburn Bridge - GavinMaxwellMemorial - Back Bay

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Points of Interest/Notes on this walk:

Gavin Maxwell (1915 -1969) was a Scottish naturalist & author, best known for his non-fiction writing & his work with otters. He wrote the book 'Ring of Bright Water' about how he brought an otter back from Iraq and raised it in Scotland. It was made into a film in 1969.Spoiler alert:Bring tissues, it doesn't end well for the otter.

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Bluebells in woodland on the Monreith Estate

Photo: Eric Lucas (2)

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