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Dumfries and Galloway

Dumfries and Galloway

The best cycling routes in Dumfries and Galloway

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Cycling in Dumfries and Galloway is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of South Scotland. So you can find your perfect Dumfries and Galloway bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: December 13, 2025

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1. Dumfries to Caerlaverock Castle loop via NCN 7 cycle route

31.5km

01:51

140m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.0

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2. Annandale & Grey Mare Tail waterfall loop from Moffat

71.2km

04:25

710m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Maclellan's Castle & Carrick Bay loop from Kirkcudbright

33.3km

02:03

240m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Clatteringshaws Loch loop from Newton Stewart – Galloway Forest Park

78.6km

05:50

890m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Stranraer to Portpatrick Harbour via Corsewall lighthouse

55.2km

03:25

490m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Wigtown Wicker Man loop to Port William

66.7km

04:03

450m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Loch Ryan and Corsewall lighthouse tour From Stranraer

37.5km

02:17

270m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Kirkcowan Cycles & Newton Stewart loop from Wigtown

48.3km

02:51

270m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Samye Ling monastery loop From Lockerbie

55.6km

03:27

590m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Lochinch Castle and Glenluce Abbey loop from Stranraer

50.9km

03:03

340m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in Dumfries and Galloway

1. Dumfries to Caerlaverock Castle loop via NCN 7 cycle route

2. Annandale & Grey Mare Tail waterfall loop from Moffat

3. Maclellan's Castle & Carrick Bay loop from Kirkcudbright

4. Clatteringshaws Loch loop from Newton Stewart – Galloway Forest Park

5. Stranraer to Portpatrick Harbour via Corsewall lighthouse

6. Wigtown Wicker Man loop to Port William

7. Loch Ryan and Corsewall lighthouse tour From Stranraer

8. Kirkcowan Cycles & Newton Stewart loop from Wigtown

9. Samye Ling monastery loop From Lockerbie

10. Lochinch Castle and Glenluce Abbey loop from Stranraer

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