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Brighouse Bay Beach – Ross Bay loop from Brighouse Bay

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Brighouse Bay Beach – Ross Bay loop from Brighouse Bay

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Brighouse Bay Beach – Ross Bay loop from Brighouse Bay

03:01

11.4km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. 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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326 m

Brighouse Bay Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

350 m

Brighouse Bay Beach

Highlight • Beach

Brighouse Bay sits in a quiet & secluded peninsula and offers visitors a perfect place to relax and swim.

Tip by

4.55 km

View of Little Ross Island Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Take a break and enjoy the view

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Tip by

5.16 km

Great Views of Kirkcudbright Bay and the Lake District

Highlight • Viewpoint

walk from Solway View campsite or holiday cottages

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6.40 km

Ross Bay

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful and peaceful Ross Bay is the perfect swimming spot where you can enjoy pleasant sea views across Kirkcudbright Bay.

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11.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.76 km

3.37 km

2.26 km

1.04 km

Surfaces

6.38 km

2.05 km

1.32 km

954 m

642 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

14°C

9°C

94 %

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Brighouse Bay Beach – Ross Bay loop from Brighouse Bay

Brighouse Bay Campsite

Brighouse Bay Beach

View of Little Ross Island Lighthouse

Great Views of Kirkcudbright Bay and the Lake District

Ross Bay

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