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Buittle Castle – View of Plantain Loch loop from Dalbeattie

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Buittle Castle – View of Plantain Loch loop from Dalbeattie

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Buittle Castle – View of Plantain Loch loop from Dalbeattie

03:39

53.7km

530m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.68 km

Tornat Plantation

Forest

21.0 km

Auchencairn Wood

Forest

22.7 km

Airds Point Coastal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Fun but sometimes gnarly singletrack along the coast. Keep an eye out for walkers and dogs during busy periods. Stunning views all the way along.

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24.9 km

Loch Mackie

Lake

47.9 km

Buittle Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Easy to miss the entrance on the road. Access to the field with the castle ruins are through the keep. The current Laird of the castle is so nice and will let anyone through.

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52.0 km

View of Plantain Loch

Highlight • Forest

This viewpoint over Plantain Loch is a stunning spot to stop and take in the beautiful pine fringed waters. There's a little trail straight down the hillside from the fire …

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53.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

12.6 km

10.6 km

5.68 km

4.86 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.4 km

11.6 km

11.1 km

3.90 km

3.04 km

758 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

20°C

15°C

60 %

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Buittle Castle – View of Plantain Loch loop from Dalbeattie

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Buittle Castle

View of Plantain Loch

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