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Glenkiln Reservoir – View of Lochrutton loop from Castle Douglas

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Glenkiln Reservoir – View of Lochrutton loop from Castle Douglas

Moderate

24

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Glenkiln Reservoir – View of Lochrutton loop from Castle Douglas

02:56

59.8km

630m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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After 57.3 km for 459 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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11.6 km

Hazel Wood

Forest

2

18.9 km

Glenkiln Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Great views of one of Dumfriesshire's many lochs. The road alongside is well paved and a pleasure to ride.

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3

21.0 km

Glenkiln Belted Galloway Cattle

Highlight • Natural

You might find these guys on the road.

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21.9 km

Shaw Woof

Forest

5

33.0 km

Devorgilla Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

One of the oldest standing bridges in Scotland crosses the River Nith in Dumfries. Devorgilla Bridge is also sometimes known as Devorgilla's Bridge or the Old Bridge and is named …

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6

41.1 km

View of Lochrutton

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some fine views over the Loch beside National Cycle route 7. Stop and take in the wildlife, with a good description of the various water-dwelling creatures in the area.

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7

51.7 km

Emu Farm

Highlight • Structure

Not something you see everyday in Southern Scotland, the birds are quite happy to pose for photos.

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8

57.5 km

Scones and Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

B

59.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.7 km

3.70 km

541 m

465 m

383 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.0 km

18.3 km

541 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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