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Run the Merrick route from Glen Trool near Newton Stewart., Dumfries and Galloway

Run the Merrick route from Glen Trool near Newton Stewart.

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Welcome to a classic route aiming for Merrick, the highest point in Scotland's Southern Uplands, starting from Glen Trool.

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MerrickThe highest peak in the Southern Uplands of Scotland, the objective of this classic route.
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Glen TroolThe starting point for the route up to Merrick.

The route

Distance12.9 km
Running≈ 1 h 58
Cycling≈ 1 h 37
Climb↑ 817 m
RouteCircular

A 12.9 km circular route from Newton Stewart to run or cycle, with 817 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 817 m in total

Before you go

StartGlen Trool, Newton Stewart, DG8 6SUOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingThe start is at the large car park above Loch Trool which provides "water interest" in a glen often compared with the Trossachs.

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