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View of Mersehead Sands – Dalbeattie Town Woods loop from Rough Island

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United Kingdom

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South Scotland

Colvend And Southwick

View of Mersehead Sands – Dalbeattie Town Woods loop from Rough Island

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View of Mersehead Sands – Dalbeattie Town Woods loop from Rough Island

01:55

31.6km

260m

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: February 4, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.76 km

View of Mersehead Sands

Highlight • Beach

The beach just goes on an on!! Huge views of Sandyhills beach right across the Solway Firth. On a clear day you can see Whitehaven and the Lake District in England.

Tip by

12.5 km

Cleughburn Wood

Forest

22.7 km

Dalbeattie Town Woods

Highlight • Trail

There are a number of waymarked trails in this beautiful woodland. All are worth following for a scenic and enjoyable hike in scenic surrounds

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23.9 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.

Tip by

26.3 km

Barnbarroch Wood

Forest

31.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

14.3 km

1.43 km

304 m

Surfaces

28.9 km

1.95 km

518 m

193 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

7°C

51 %

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View of Mersehead Sands – Dalbeattie Town Woods loop from Rough Island

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Dalbeattie Town Woods

7Stanes — Dalbeattie MTB tester loop

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