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Kirkpatrick Macmillan Bridge – Devorgilla Bridge loop from Troqueer

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Kirkpatrick Macmillan Bridge – Devorgilla Bridge loop from Troqueer

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Kirkpatrick Macmillan Bridge – Devorgilla Bridge loop from Troqueer

02:10

8.41km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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378 m

Millennium Milepost 352

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The milepost sculpture you have selected was designed by Iain McColl.

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1.92 km

River Nith

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As Scotland's seventh-longest river, the Nith flows for over 70 miles before emptying into the Solway Firth.

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1.95 km

Kirkpatrick Macmillan Bridge

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The bridge over the Nith just south of Dumfries town center on NCN route 7 built in honour of Kirkpatrick Macmillan, inventor of the pedal bike.

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3.24 km

Dumfries Weir

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The weir in Dumfries, also known as the Whitesands Caul, is a historic stone weir that spans the River Nith. It is a prominent feature of the town, located between the Devorgilla Bridge and the suspension bridge.

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3.44 km

Devorgilla Bridge

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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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6.77 km

Sir John Franklin Memorial

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8.01 km

View of the River Nith and Distant Hills

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Great views in the evening and the walk along the river can be extended

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8.41 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.83 km

830 m

368 m

317 m

Surfaces

4.41 km

2.96 km

979 m

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Wednesday 6 May

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4°C

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