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View of Criffel Hill – Caerlaverock Castle loop from Glencaple

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View of Criffel Hill – Caerlaverock Castle loop from Glencaple

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View of Criffel Hill – Caerlaverock Castle loop from Glencaple

00:42

12.2km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

47 m

The Boathouse Café & Restaurant

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely waterside cafe and restaurant with a good view of the Barbara Channel. The food is excellent if you want to stop for a proper lunch, but the coffee/tea is …

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2

114 m

Glencaple Riverside Sculpture

Highlight • River

Great route, great cafe and restaurant in Glencaple

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3

390 m

View of Criffel Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Flat ride on the NCN route 7 into or out of Dumfries. Great views over the water in both directions.

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4

5.76 km

Caerlaverock Castle and Tearoom

Highlight • Historical Site

Castle ruins on the edge of the Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve. You can easily spend a few hours exploring the ruins and grounds of Castle Wood. There is now a …

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5

6.14 km

Caerlaverock Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice to cycle down to and a lovely picnic area next door to stop

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6

7.70 km

View of Criffel

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

1.17 km

122 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

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Friday 26 June

21°C

16°C

48 %

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