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Dumfries to Kirkcudbright Quay loop

Dumfries to Kirkcudbright Quay loop

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Dumfries to Kirkcudbright Quay loop

05:10

112km

940m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: June 5, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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45.1 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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94.2 km

View of the Nith Estuary from Drumbrun

Highlight • River

Great viewpoint out over the Nith Estuary. On a clear day you can see across to England. The road surface running parallel to the coast is pretty good too.

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99.2 km

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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111 km

Frothy Bike Company - coffee and bike shop (closed)

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Frothy Bikes Café is highly recommended, great food, superb coffee and comfortable sofa's.

Ross in the bike shop is a fountain of knowledge on all things cycle, he and Richard …

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112 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.7 km

46.8 km

2.63 km

2.13 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

89.0 km

22.7 km

567 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 6 May

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Kirkcudbright Quay

View of the Nith Estuary from Drumbrun

Sweetheart Abbey Ruins

Frothy Bike Company - coffee and bike shop (closed)

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