Crichope Linn Walk
This walk visits the Crichope Linn waterfall near Gatelawbridge in Dumfries and Galloway.
Just to the south of Gatelawbridge there's a country lane where you'll find a sign pointing to the falls. Go through the gate and you can follow a footpath east along the Crichope Burn. This will take you through a wooded red sandstone gorge to the pretty falls. On the way look out for some interesting rock formations and 19th century stone carvings along the path.
The path can get a bit muddy in the cooler months so it's best to wear some good footwear at these times.
Postcode
DG3 5EA - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsPlease click here for more information
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Just to the south east you'll find Loch Ettrick. It's a small but very beautiful loch surrounded by attractive woodland trails in the adjacent Ae Forest. The long distance Romans and Reivers Route starts in the forest. This 52 mile route follows the old Roman Roads to Hawick in the Scottish Borders. Following the trail north east will take you to Moffat where you can enjoy a riverside walk along the River Annan on the Annadale Way.
A few miles to the north east there's the larger Daer Reservoir where there are some nice waterside trails. It is located near the Southern Upland Way long distance trail.
To the north west you'll find the 17th century Drumlanrig Castle. The castle is surrounded by extensive grounds with several waymarked walking paths and some challenging mountain bike trails to try.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Entry gate. A stone arch used to be located here.
Entry path. A bridge across to the other part of the path used to stand near by.
Old carving on Skull Rock. A visitor from Norh Wales.
Crichope Linn red sandstone gorge and waterfall. The area has had some famous visitors. Walter Scott is said to have been charmed by it and chose it as the lair of John Balfour of Burleigh in Old Mortality. Robert Burns who knew the area well as a local and as a customs and excise officer, lived for a time at near by Ellisland Farm and is said to have carved his initials here.
Red sandstone arch
Waterfall seen from the stoner arch. Burley's Leap is above and Devil's Cauldron below. The Crichope Burn runs through.
The Crichope Burn
Rock formations in Crichope Linn