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Spectacle Loch – Sparling Bridge loop from Newton Stewart

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Spectacle Loch – Sparling Bridge loop from Newton Stewart

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Spectacle Loch – Sparling Bridge loop from Newton Stewart

02:26

40.4km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.01 km

Spectacle Loch

Highlight • Viewpoint

Two Lochs side by side in fact, which accounts for the name, as the two look like a pair of spectacles. A fisherman's paradise - The largest tench caught in Scotland was recorded here.

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2

13.9 km

Moor Road to Glentrool

Highlight • Cycleway

Just your bike and a few sheep.

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3

26.8 km

River Bladnoch

Highlight • River

There's a get in point and a bench under the bridge of you fancy a dook or to sit and enjoy some food beside the river

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4

38.6 km

Riverside Path on National Cycle Network Route 73

Highlight • Trail

Off road cycle path part of the National Cycle Network Route 73.

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5

39.0 km

Sparling Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This pedestrian bridge was built in 2019 to replace an earlier bridge damaged by floods in December 2015. It is named after a relatively rare migratory fish which comes to the Cree in spring to spawn.

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6

39.2 km

The Riverbank

Highlight • Restaurant

Great location with much needed coffee.

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7

39.2 km

Brew Ha Ha Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little cafe with good food!

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8

39.5 km

Brew Ha Ha!

Highlight • Cafe

A small friendly coffee shop.

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B

40.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.9 km

4.27 km

2.79 km

450 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

15.7 km

175 m

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Highest point (130 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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