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Drumlanrig Castle – Drumlanrig Castle loop from Slatehouse Hill

Drumlanrig Castle – Drumlanrig Castle loop from Slatehouse Hill

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Drumlanrig Castle – Drumlanrig Castle loop from Slatehouse Hill

02:08

39.8km

450m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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: March 7, 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 10.8 km for 124 m

After 18.3 km for 530 m

After 19.1 km for 433 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.10 km

Long Belt

Forest

10.9 km

Broomy Knowe

Forest

18.6 km

Leaping Arch Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

A sculpture created in 2009, ao contrary to what you might think, it has no historical purpose.

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19.3 km

MTS Trail 7 Mountain Bike Route

Highlight • MTB Park

19.7 km

Drumlanrig Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop outside the 'pink palace' for a breather before or after hitting the trails. There's also a bicycle museum next to the house which is worth checking out.

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19.9 km

Drumlanrig Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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25.7 km

Lean Bean Café & Refill Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic café with delicious food, friendly staff, and a refill shop which is perfect for topping up on camping food like oats, dried fruit, cous cous etc.

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25.7 km

Thornhill is a wonderful village between Dumfries and Sanquhar. It's defined by its broad streets and unique Victorian villas. There are plenty of great places to eat, shop and drink in this attractive hamlet.

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25.8 km

Marchbank Bakers Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

We stopped there and they had good quality pastries and friendly people. We had some delicious donuts, and packed meat, onion, and potato pies for the road. Delicious!

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39.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.1 km

2.77 km

1.16 km

892 m

460 m

248 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.7 km

15.2 km

1.07 km

593 m

283 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

23°C

8°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Drumlanrig Castle – Drumlanrig Castle loop from Slatehouse Hill

Leaping Arch Sculpture

MTS Trail 7 Mountain Bike Route

Drumlanrig Castle

Drumlanrig Castle

Lean Bean Café & Refill Shop

Thornhill Horse Monument

Marchbank Bakers Tea Room

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