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Drumlanrig Castle – Peelton Hill Climb loop from Loch Cottage

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Drumlanrig Castle – Peelton Hill Climb loop from Loch Cottage

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Drumlanrig Castle – Peelton Hill Climb loop from Loch Cottage

04:31

94.6km

1,070m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 50.1 km for 193 m

After 63.7 km for 109 m

After 63.9 km for 99 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.24 km

Quiet Road Along the River

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Useful road to bypass the A76, via Drunlanrig Castle

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10.7 km

Eliock Wood

Forest

3

18.7 km

Drumlanrig Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning view when cycling down the main drive towards the castle.

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4

23.7 km

Andy Goldsworthy Egg-Shaped Stone Sculpture

Highlight • Other

5

34.9 km

Am Mòine Naomh

Highlight • Natural

6

50.2 km

Stroanfreggan Cairn

Highlight • Historical Site

Stroanfreggan Cairn is a large circular cairn, measuring 73 feet (22.2 metres) across and up to 5.2 feet (1.6 metres) high on one side. It is just a small part …

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7

63.8 km

St John's Town of Dalry Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

8

68.6 km

A702 Scenic Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

While classified as the A702, this is a very quiet road, almost single-track in places, that goes through some lovely rolling scenery.

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9

87.1 km

Peelton Hill Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Peelton Hill - a tough climb that isn't easy on any day. Reaches peaks of 14% so take it easy. The view over the top is worth it though.

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90.3 km

Hulton Wood

Forest

B

94.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.5 km

33.3 km

1.42 km

994 m

328 m

183 m

Surfaces

84.2 km

9.36 km

601 m

490 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Weather

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Wednesday 17 June

16°C

11°C

94 %

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