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Langholm, Ewes, And Westerkirk

Alemoor Loch – Castle O'er loop from Langholm

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United Kingdom

Scotland

South Scotland

Langholm, Ewes, And Westerkirk

Alemoor Loch – Castle O'er loop from Langholm

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Alemoor Loch – Castle O'er loop from Langholm

08:02

126km

1,510m

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: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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20.5 km

Leahaugh Bank

Forest

51.9 km

Wilton Lodge Park Community Garden

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wilton Lodge Walled Garden is part of Wilton Lodge Park, a picturesque public park. It’s known for its scenic beauty, featuring well-maintained gardens, woodlands, and the meandering River Teviot.

The park offers, ornamental gardens, walking trails, and a café.

Additionally, Wilton Lodge Park hosts events and festivals throughout the year, adding to its vibrant community atmosphere.

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63.1 km

Alemoor Loch

Highlight • Natural

Ale Water flows here into Alemoor Reservoir, and B711 here is a causeway that divides the reservoir into two parts. Very beautiful views straight from the road. Spot Alemoor Hill on the wooded slopes, north-west of the road.

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80.4 km

Time Water Valley

Highlight (Segment) • River

Lovely scenic road running alongside Time Water. Nice smooth quiet road (B709) connecting Eskdalemuir with Ettrick.

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97.1 km

Eskdalemuir Forest

Forest

98.4 km

Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Buddhist Centre

Highlight • Religious Site

Quite unusual to find a Buddhist Temple in such a location, but there it is! According to Samye Ling's website, the Buddhist centre here was founded in 1967, and was the first Tibetan Buddhist Centre to be established in the West.

You can visit for free all year round; there is also the Tea Room, and even overnight accommodation, should you like to stay the night at a special place such as this!

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100 km

Eskdalemuir Old School Bike Shed & Hub Café

Highlight • Cafe

A fantastic community hub cafe in the old Eskdalemuir primary school.

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109 km

Castle O'er

Highlight • River

Good view (weather permitting), wild swimming in the river below.

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117 km

Bentpath Bridge and Westerkirk Parish Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spanning the River Esk, Bentpath bridge is a historical bridge built between 1734 and 1737. It’s a listed structure, and leads to the pretty Westerkirk Parish Church on the northern side.

Take a moment on the bridge to appreciate the pretty views of the Esk, also know as the ‘Border Esk’ which enters England from Scotland and eventually flows into the Solway Firth.

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126 km

Langholm Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Langholm Bridge is an elegant Georgian three-arched bridge spanning the River Esk and linking the town of Langholm with Eskdalemuir

It’s notable for being one of the first masonry projects worked on by the young Thomas Telford.

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126 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

123 km

1.93 km

585 m

446 m

204 m

202 m

Surfaces

114 km

11.7 km

974 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

23°C

12°C

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Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Buddhist Centre

Eskdalemuir Old School Bike Shed & Hub Café

Castle O'er

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