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Kippford Waterfront – Mote of Mark Hillfort loop from Rough Island

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Colvend And Southwick

Kippford Waterfront – Mote of Mark Hillfort loop from Rough Island

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Kippford Waterfront – Mote of Mark Hillfort loop from Rough Island

00:56

11.6km

120m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4 m

Kippford Waterfront

Highlight • River

Attractive coastal village, ideal coffee stop.

Tip by

1.50 km

View of Grune Point and Grune Island Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.51 km

Mote of Mark Hillfort

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Mote of Mark is a scenic hill near the village of Rockcliffe that overlooks the Rough Firth. Discover the ancient fort sat on the hill that dates back to the 5th and 6th centuries.

Tip by

5.74 km

Barean Loch

Highlight • Forest

Following the well made trail from Dalbeattie forest to Colvend you pass right by the shores of this beautiful wooded loch. There's a bench to stop and sit to appreciate

Tip by

11.5 km

The Anchor Pub

Highlight • Pub

the Anchor is a good little pub in a great location right on the water front. Grab the tables on the wall by the water for the most atmospheric pints!

Tip by

11.5 km

Kippford Estuary

Highlight • Beach

Fantastic stretch of running along the estuary of the river Urr in the charming little village of Kippford.

Tip by

11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.03 km

3.55 km

1.75 km

954 m

317 m

Surfaces

5.98 km

3.86 km

1.60 km

151 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

12°C

6°C

53 %

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Kippford Waterfront – Mote of Mark Hillfort loop from Rough Island

Kippford Waterfront

View of Grune Point and Grune Island Lighthouse

Mote of Mark Hillfort

Barean Loch

The Anchor Pub

Kippford Estuary

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