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Colvend And Southwick

View of Mersehead Sands – Southerness Lighthouse loop from Colvend

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Colvend And Southwick

View of Mersehead Sands – Southerness Lighthouse loop from Colvend

Moderate

5.0

(3)

9

riders

View of Mersehead Sands – Southerness Lighthouse loop from Colvend

01:47

38.3km

230m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.2 km for 492 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.56 km

Sandyhills Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sandyhills is a huge sandy beach with views right across the Solway Firth to the mountains of the Lake District in England behind. At low tide the sand extends so …

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2

3.31 km

View of Mersehead Sands

Highlight • Beach

The beach just goes on an on!! Huge views of Sandyhills beach right across the Solway Firth. On a clear day you can see Whitehaven and the Lake District in England.

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3

15.2 km

The Steamboat Inn Beer Garden, Carsethorn

Highlight • Cafe

This pretty coastal village makes a nice detour off the main roads, not least because of it's excellent pub which is the perfect stop for refreshments with it's beer garden right on the seafront

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4

25.0 km

Southerness Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

A lovely seat to take in the views

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5

28.5 km

Ruins of Kirkandrews Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Right by the roadside is this ruined castle. With no fences preventing access, you can pull your bike up and take a really close look

Tip by

B

38.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

14.4 km

768 m

508 m

173 m

Surfaces

31.0 km

5.96 km

751 m

429 m

200 m

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Wednesday 21 October

11°C

4°C

30 %

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