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Castlehill Point – Rockcliffe Beach loop from Dalbeattie

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Castlehill Point – Rockcliffe Beach loop from Dalbeattie

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Castlehill Point – Rockcliffe Beach loop from Dalbeattie

02:20

28.5km

310m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.83 km

Dalbeattie Forest

Forest

14.0 km

Kissing gate on the coastal path

Highlight • Structure

There’s 4 of these and no other way though

Tip by

14.3 km

Ruins

15.6 km

Castlehill Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Castlehill Point is located on the mouth of the Rough Firth and provides superb sea views out to Ardwell Island and all along the coast. If you visit in the spring, you'll also be rewarded with a wonderful show of wildflowers.

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17.4 km

Rockcliffe Beach

Highlight • Beach

Spectacular Rockcliffe beach set in the picturesque village of Rockcliffe. Go for a dip, grab an ice cream, or just take a seat and enjoy the views.

Tip by

19.5 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!

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25.6 km

7Stanes — Dalbeattie MTB tester loop

Highlight • Trail

This is the start of the 7Stanes MTB tester loop. Great to practice your skills before taking on the big circuit.

Tester loop has beginner, intermediate and hard sections with section bypass routes.

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28.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

4.54 km

3.19 km

2.56 km

1.75 km

Surfaces

14.6 km

6.68 km

4.74 km

1.36 km

997 m

117 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

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Castlehill Point – Rockcliffe Beach loop from Dalbeattie

Kissing gate on the coastal path

Castlehill Point

Rockcliffe Beach

The Anchor Pub

7Stanes — Dalbeattie MTB tester loop

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