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Crosshill, Straiton And Kirkmichael

Kirstie's Cairn Memorial – West Side of Loch Bradan loop from Craiglure

Bike touring routes & trails

Crosshill, Straiton And Kirkmichael

Kirstie's Cairn Memorial – West Side of Loch Bradan loop from Craiglure

Hard

7

riders

Kirstie's Cairn Memorial – West Side of Loch Bradan loop from Craiglure

04:23

44.5km

710m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

81 m

View of Loch Bradan

Highlight • Lake

Worth diverting from the forest drive for the views at the gate (or bench).

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2

11.9 km

View of Pinbreck Hill

Highlight • Summit

3

23.0 km

Water of Gregg Riverside Walk

Highlight • River

Attractive stretch of walking along the Water of Gregg river passing over bridges and through towering woodland.

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4

23.8 km

Wooden Bridge over the Water of Gregg

Highlight • River

Beautiful wooden bridge over the gently-flowing Water of Gregg river. There are some steps following this section that may get slippery after rains so be mindful.

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5

25.5 km

Kirstie's Cairn Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Memorial for Christopher McTaggart, aka Kirstie, a shepherd who set out in a blizzard to care for his sheep but never made it back.

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6

41.8 km

West Side of Loch Bradan

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Good road surface around the west side of the Loch. Fantastic views over the water and over Galloway park on the other side.

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B

44.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.3 km

5.93 km

5.14 km

152 m

Surfaces

39.6 km

2.97 km

1.93 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Thursday 3 September

14°C

9°C

72 %

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