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Crossmichael And District

MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Crossmichael

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Crossmichael And District

MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Crossmichael

Moderate

4.0

(2)

33

riders

MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Crossmichael

03:01

69.9km

540m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

20.7 km

MacLellan's Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Maclellan family built this magnificent castle in the centre of Kirkcudbright in the late 16th century.

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2

21.0 km

View of Kirkcudbright Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Kirkcudbright Bridge (also known as the Dee Bridge) dates from 1926 and features a 5-span reinforced concrete bow-string arch structure. It retains the cast-iron lamp standards from an earlier bow-truss …

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3

21.0 km

Kirkcudbright Quay

Highlight • Settlement

Pretty and lively quay with loads of restaurants and cafes. There's a good view of the bridge(s) and Maclellan's Castle so it's a nice place to stop for a break.

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4

26.5 km

Dhoon Beach

Highlight • Beach

Situated on the banks of the River Dee estuary, Dhoon Beach is a pleasant picnic area with toilets and benches.

There's an interesting shipwreck of the schooner Monreith of Wigtown …

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5

34.3 km

Coo Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

Never stay they but it looks great place in the country side

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6

36.1 km

Knockbrex Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Apparently James Brown (not that one) bought the estate for £14,000 in 1894, and immediately filled it full of cars.

Often referred to in historical documents as "The Toy Fort", you can now rent the castle on Air BnB!

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36.4 km

Doon Wood

Forest

8

50.9 km

View over the Solway Firth

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very quiet road with amazing views on all sides. A great ride!

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9

61.3 km

The Gallery at Laurieston

Highlight • Cafe

B

69.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.3 km

8.36 km

203 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

64.6 km

5.34 km

< 100 m

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Friday 26 June

20°C

14°C

60 %

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