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Loch Doon, Carrick

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Loch Doon (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Dùin, pronounced [l̪ˠɔxˈt̪uːɲ]) is a freshwater loch in Carrick, Scotland. The River Doon issues from its northern end, while the loch itself receives waters from Gala Lane and Loch Enoch (in the Galloway Hills) via Eglin Lane.
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  • By Kevin S
    Fantastic scenery, free fishing, osprey viewing and a castle. Hiking in the hills or more gentle walking takes in nearby hills and lochs.  more »
  • By bobbybikerboy
    we stopped at loch doon café to look at the osprey nest..good coffee and excellent facilities..great for walkers to have a break  more »
  • By helenmoore2015
    The loch itself is beautiful, the little café (round house) at the dam, is great, with good friendly services, it even has live views of the osprey’s which nest most years just across the loch from.....  more »
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  • By john long
    Stunning location for a spot of wild camping its just a shame that there are certain individuals who dont know how to take there litter home with them.
  • By Heather
    Always like it here, round house cafe much improved with new building. Shame about alcoholics camping on Loch shore by the Castle... I hope they take their rubbish away with them, they were friendly alcoholics mind.
  • By John Pender
    Been here a few times fishing,great for kids with the castle and at night if it's clear skies,look up towards the heavens and I swear you can see every star 😀😀
  • By Mary Taylor
    Beautiful scenery. Roads could be widened
  • By lynn Ewart
    Amazing place love it make sure u have good midgie cream
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