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Sweetheart Abbey Estuary loop

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Sweetheart Abbey Estuary loop

Moderate

4.7

(3)

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Sweetheart Abbey Estuary loop

02:40

10.3km

60m

Hiking

Embark on the Sweetheart Abbey Estuary loop, a moderate hike that combines historical intrigue with diverse natural landscapes in Dumfries and Galloway. This route spans approximately 6.4 miles (10.3 km) with 194 feet (59 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking around 2 hours and 39 minutes to complete. You will…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parking

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73 m

Sweetheart Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Good tea room in New Abbey, or take the road to Beeswing at the bridge. the Loch Arthur tea and coffee shop has super homemade cakes and you can have …

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3.71 km

Airds Point View of the Nith Estuary

Highlight • Viewpoint

A point of land offering great views over the Nith estuary.

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10.3 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.23 km

2.37 km

1.79 km

1.65 km

236 m

Surfaces

4.15 km

3.95 km

1.79 km

333 m

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Tuesday 5 May

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Sweetheart Abbey Estuary loop

Sweetheart Abbey Ruins

Airds Point View of the Nith Estuary

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