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Tongland And Ringford

MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Tongland

Tongland And Ringford

MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Tongland

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Tongland

01:46

36.7km

300m

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: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.60 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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3.91 km

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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3.92 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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4.08 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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13.0 km

Broad Yard Plantation

Forest

20.4 km

Dundrennan Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

These are the striking ruins of an ancient abbey, once home to a community of Cistercian monks. It is one of the most impressive to survive from Scotland's 13 Cistercian monasteries.

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36.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.0 km

14.6 km

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.1 km

14.6 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

14°C

12°C

28 %

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MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Tongland

MacLellan's Castle

View of Kirkcudbright Bridge

Kirkcudbright Quay

Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright

Dundrennan Abbey

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