Caerlaverock Castle and the merse
A triangular moated castle, the old castle in the woods and the edge of the Solway saltmarsh.
- Distance
- 3.2 km
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Time
- 0.5–1 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 18 m
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About this walk
Caerlaverock Castle and the merse is an easy 3.2 km circular walk with 10 m of ascent, taking 0.5 to 1 hours. It starts at Caerlaverock Castle (grid reference NY 025 657).
Caerlaverock is the only triangular castle in Britain, a moated red sandstone fortress besieged by Edward I in 1300 (Historic Environment Scotland, entry charge). The walk visits the earthworks of the older castle in the woods behind and goes on to the merse, the saltmarsh of the Solway, where barnacle geese arrive from Svalbard every autumn.
Route
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Castle and merse
Visit the old castle in the woods, walk out to the edge of the merse and return.
Summit
On the way
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Caerlaverock CastleCastle · on the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Caerlaverock Castle and the merse take?
- Most walkers take 0.5–1 hours for the 3.2 km route, which has 10 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Caerlaverock Castle (grid reference NY 025 657). Car park at the castle.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses from Dumfries to Caerlaverock are limited. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Woodland paths and grassy tracks, wet near the merse.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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