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Kirkcudbright Quay – MacLellan's Castle loop from Castle Douglas

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Kirkcudbright Quay – MacLellan's Castle loop from Castle Douglas

Moderate

4.7

(3)

50

riders

Kirkcudbright Quay – MacLellan's Castle loop from Castle Douglas

02:18

53.5km

320m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

35.4 km

Kirkcudbright Harbour

Highlight • Structure

kirkcudbright Harbour is the busiest commercial fishing port in Dumfries and Galloway, located on the River Dee and adjacent to a 50-berth marina for leisure boats.

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2

35.5 km

View of Kirkcudbright Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Kirkcudbright Bridge (also known as the Dee Bridge) dates from 1926 and features a 5-span reinforced concrete bow-string arch structure. It retains the cast-iron lamp standards from an earlier bow-truss …

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3

35.5 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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4

35.8 km

MacLellan's Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Maclellan family built this magnificent castle in the centre of Kirkcudbright in the late 16th century.

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5

36.0 km

Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright

Highlight • Settlement

Kirkcudbright (pronounced ‘Kir-coo-brie’.) is a harbour town popular with artists. Set on the River Dee, it's an attractive place with colourful buildings, independent shops and castle ruins.

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6

44.3 km

Kirkcudbright to Gelston Road

Highlight • Cycleway

peaceful route high up in the hills with views all the way to cairnsmore of fleet

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B

53.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.4 km

7.00 km

918 m

157 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.3 km

9.11 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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