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Notable waterfall · Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Dob's Linn

Dob's Linn is a waterfall in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

Dob's Linn: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Dob's Linn

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Dob's Linn — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 55.42994, -3.27064. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Dob's Linn

    • Herman Law · viewpoint · Dumfries and Galloway · ~2 km · Must-see
    • Andrewhinney Hill · viewpoint · Dumfries and Galloway · ~2 km · Must-see
    • Bell Craig · viewpoint · Scottish Borders · ~4 km · Must-see
    • White Coomb · viewpoint · Dumfries and Galloway · ~4 km · Must-see
    • Lochcraig Head · viewpoint · Scottish Borders · ~4 km · Must-see
    • Molls Cleuch Dod · viewpoint · Scottish Borders · ~6 km · Must-see
    • Bodesbeck Law · viewpoint · Dumfries and Galloway · ~8 km · Must-see
    • Cape Law · viewpoint · Scottish Borders · ~8 km · Must-see
    • Garelet Dod · viewpoint · Scottish Borders · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Erie Hill · viewpoint · Scottish Borders · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Ettrick Pen · viewpoint · Scottish Borders · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Talla Cleuch Head · viewpoint · Scottish Borders · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Swatte Fell · viewpoint · Dumfries and Galloway · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Broad Law · viewpoint · Scottish Borders · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Cramalt Craig · viewpoint · Scottish Borders · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Talla Waterfall · waterfall · Scottish Borders · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Capel Fell · viewpoint · Dumfries and Galloway · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Greenside Law · viewpoint · Scottish Borders · ~12 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Dob's Linn flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for Dob's Linn yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Dob's Linn?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Dob's Linn?

    Nearby: Herman Law (viewpoint, 2 km), Andrewhinney Hill (viewpoint, 2 km), Bell Craig (viewpoint, 4 km), White Coomb (viewpoint, 4 km), Lochcraig Head (viewpoint, 4 km), Molls Cleuch Dod (viewpoint, 6 km).

    Is Dob's Linn worth visiting?

    Dob's Linn is listed as a notable waterfall in Scotland on Spotwander.