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MacLellan's Castle – Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright loop from Dumfries

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MacLellan's Castle – Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright loop from Dumfries

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MacLellan's Castle – Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright loop from Dumfries

05:30

89.9km

780m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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44.5 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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44.7 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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44.9 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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67.7 km

Emu Farm

Highlight • Structure

Not something you see everyday in Southern Scotland, the birds are quite happy to pose for photos.

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78.3 km

View of Lochrutton

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some fine views over the Loch beside National Cycle route 7. Stop and take in the wildlife, with a good description of the various water-dwelling creatures in the area.

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89.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.3 km

9.20 km

8.82 km

2.65 km

1.65 km

387 m

Surfaces

86.0 km

1.80 km

1.65 km

489 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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MacLellan's Castle – Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright loop from Dumfries

MacLellan's Castle

View of Kirkcudbright Bridge

Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright

Emu Farm

View of Lochrutton

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