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Royal Four Towns

Scenic Country Road – Birkshaw Forest loop from Hightae

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Royal Four Towns

Scenic Country Road – Birkshaw Forest loop from Hightae

Moderate

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riders

Scenic Country Road – Birkshaw Forest loop from Hightae

01:43

41.1km

250m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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After 32.6 km for 226 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.10 km

Graham Bakery

Highlight • Restaurant

great breakfast and cake so good stop before heading towards Annan

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2

4.17 km

Statue of Robert the Bruce, Lochmaben

Highlight • Historical Site

Lochmaben is said to be the birthplace of King Robert the Bruce, with the statue marking this. The Bruce is often 'decorated' with hats and headscarves by the locals after a night in the pub!

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3

4.28 km

Crolla's Gelato

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent stop. Delicious ice cream. Open every day. Next door to a fish & chip shop too.

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4

8.76 km

Scenic Country Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lovely descent heading South that seems to go on forever.

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5

27.6 km

Lockerbie Town Hall and War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Lockerbie is a Viking name, given to the town in the 9th century by its Scandinavian inhabitants. It developed greatly in the late 18th century, when it became a popular …

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6

27.6 km

Lockerbie Town Centre and Sheep Sculptures

Highlight • Monument

Lockerbie is a bustling market town and a great example of a Scottish Borders town. Forever associated with the Lockerbie disaster, it's still a great place to stop in one of the many cafes or pubs for refreshment.

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7

28.5 km

Lockerbie Air Disaster Memorial Garden

Highlight • Monument

Memorial to the victims of the attack on Pan Am Flight 103 on December 21, 1988

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8

32.7 km

Birkshaw Forest

Highlight • Forest

Small forest with tracks that are popular with dog walkers and horses

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35.3 km

Blackmark Wood

Forest

B

41.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.4 km

7.78 km

788 m

739 m

348 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.6 km

1.53 km

739 m

268 m

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