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Port William Picnic Spot – Machars Cycle Route loop from Port William

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Port William Picnic Spot – Machars Cycle Route loop from Port William

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Port William Picnic Spot – Machars Cycle Route loop from Port William

03:13

55.5km

280m

Cycling

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

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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96 m

View of Port William Harbour from Maxwell Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

View over Port William harbour from Maxwell Park.

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413 m

Wooden Barrels for Local Craftsmanship

Highlight • Structure

Used barrels for local craftsmen to transform into various articles.

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823 m

Port William Picnic Spot

Highlight • Beach

Quiet village with a couple of picnic tables near the shoreline looking across to the Rains of Galloway and, further to the south, The Isle of Man.

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1.09 km

View of the Rhins of Galloway and the Isle of Man

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Despite it being an A road, it was very quiet when I cycled it on a Saturday in late August. Beautiful views across to the Rhins of Galloway and the Isle of Man.

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13.8 km

Machars Cycle Route

Highlight • Trail

Machars cycle route on the B7005 Glenluce to Wigtown road. One of three signed cycle routes along very quiet roads.

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18.5 km

Airriequhillart Plantation

Forest

27.6 km

Airies Moss

Forest

33.5 km

Sorbie Tower

Highlight • Castle

Currently under restoration but grounds still open.

Tip by

42.2 km

Whithorn Roundhouse

Highlight • Historical Site

At Whithorn. Buy a ticket and do the tour.

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42.4 km

Whithorn Museum – Home of the Latinus Stone

Highlight • Historical Site

You need to purchase a ticket for the tour well worth it.

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55.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.2 km

11.6 km

1.58 km

117 m

Surfaces

54.0 km

1.13 km

421 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

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Port William Picnic Spot – Machars Cycle Route loop from Port William

View of Port William Harbour from Maxwell Park

Wooden Barrels for Local Craftsmanship

Port William Picnic Spot

View of the Rhins of Galloway and the Isle of Man

Machars Cycle Route

Sorbie Tower

Whithorn Roundhouse

Whithorn Museum – Home of the Latinus Stone

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