Loch Trool Circular Trail
Dumfries and Galloway
Hiking Easy
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 271 m
- Descent
- 273 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 74 m
- High Point
- 145 m
- Gradient
- 5˚
The site of the Battle of Trool is the spot where, in March 1307, Robert the Bruce defeated a 1500-strong English army led by Sir Aymer de Valence. Bruce's army numbered only 300 but, by luring the enemy along the steep sides of Loch Trool, he managed to ambush them and knocked them into the water with boulders.
Description
Bruce's Stone is a large granite boulder erected to commemorate the Battle of Trool and sits on a commanding viewpoint overlooking the loch and the battle site.
Difficulty
Easy
Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Wildlife
- Historical
- Picturesque
- Wild flowers
- Water features
- Family friendly
- Forestry or heavy vegetation