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Thornhill Horse Monument – Ae Bike Shop & Café loop from Thornhill

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Thornhill Horse Monument – Ae Bike Shop & Café loop from Thornhill

Hard

5.0

(1)

10

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Thornhill Horse Monument – Ae Bike Shop & Café loop from Thornhill

03:23

54.3km

560m

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: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

93 m

Thornhill Horse Monument

Highlight • Monument

Thornhill is a wonderful village between Dumfries and Sanquhar. It's defined by its broad streets and unique Victorian villas. There are plenty of great places to eat, shop and drink in this attractive hamlet.

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2

5.90 km

Ae Forest Café

Highlight (Segment) • Cafe

3

15.8 km

Loch Ettrick

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

22.8 km

Ae Bike Shop & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

No need to stop elsewhere to stock up. Great cafe and nicely priced too. Two coffee's, chocolate cake, roll and ice cream for just over a tenner.

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38.4 km

Holmhead Wood

Forest

6

40.9 km

Glenmidge

Highlight • Other

49.6 km

Broomy Knowe

Forest

8

51.7 km

Andy Goldsworthy Egg-Shaped Stone Sculpture

Highlight • Other

B

54.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.9 km

1.62 km

1.02 km

937 m

745 m

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.5 km

14.9 km

371 m

349 m

283 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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