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Troqueer Landward

Kirkpatrick Macmillan Bridge – View of Criffel Hill loop from Islesteps

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Troqueer Landward

Kirkpatrick Macmillan Bridge – View of Criffel Hill loop from Islesteps

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Kirkpatrick Macmillan Bridge – View of Criffel Hill loop from Islesteps

01:12

28.2km

170m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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After 4.17 km for 130 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

3.52 km

Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura

Highlight • Monument

A treasure house of history in Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries Museum tells the story of the land and people of the region. Look out for fossil footprints left by prehistoric …

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2

4.23 km

Robert Burns House

Highlight • Historical Site

It was in this simple sandstone house in a quiet Dumfries street that Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet, spent the last years of his life. He died here in 1796 …

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3

5.35 km

Kirkpatrick Macmillan Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

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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4

13.5 km

War Memorial Cross

Highlight • Monument

At the bottom of a decent , watch the junction for cars

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5

16.3 km

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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6

16.7 km

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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7

16.7 km

Glencaple Riverside Sculpture

Highlight • River

Great route, great cafe and restaurant in Glencaple

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B

28.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.0 km

7.21 km

1.38 km

423 m

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.7 km

1.04 km

257 m

134 m

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Friday 9 October

12°C

6°C

55 %

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