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Kirroughtree Visitor Centre – Bruntis Loch loop from Newton Stewart

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Kirroughtree Visitor Centre – Bruntis Loch loop from Newton Stewart

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Kirroughtree Visitor Centre – Bruntis Loch loop from Newton Stewart

04:49

54.1km

830m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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974 m

The Riverbank

Highlight • Restaurant

Great location with much needed coffee.

Tip by

1.15 km

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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1.75 km

Kirkcowan Cycles Newton Stewart

Highlight • Rest Area

Kirkcowan Cycles is a local bike shop now conveniently located in Newton Stewart close to the 7stanes MTB centres of Glentrool and Kirroughtree. Kirkcowan Cycles stock all types of bicycles; …

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2.13 km

Brew Ha Ha!

Highlight • Cafe

A small friendly coffee shop.

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4.60 km

Cumloden Wood

Forest

16.6 km

The Eye Sculpture at Black Loch

Highlight • Viewpoint

35.3 km

Alexander Murray's Birthplace

Highlight • Historical Site

Not so much a tour but well worth the short walk around the the circular path. Just over 1.3km in length.

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47.3 km

Kirroughtree Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Café and bike hire shop with mountain bike and walking trails. More info... forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/galloway-forest-park/kirroughtree-visitor-centre

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48.5 km

Bruntis Loch

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful peaceful loch located in the heart of the forest. The scenery surrounding the loch is picturesque and makes for a great picnic spot.

Tip by

54.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.3 km

10.2 km

4.11 km

3.87 km

2.05 km

1.56 km

Surfaces

33.9 km

14.3 km

4.86 km

993 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

20°C

15°C

58 %

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Kirroughtree Visitor Centre – Bruntis Loch loop from Newton Stewart

The Riverbank

Sparling Bridge

Kirkcowan Cycles Newton Stewart

Brew Ha Ha!

The Eye Sculpture at Black Loch

Alexander Murray's Birthplace

Kirroughtree Visitor Centre

Bruntis Loch

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