Port William Picnic Spot – Elrig Loch loop from Garlieston

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Port William Picnic Spot – Elrig Loch loop from Garlieston

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Port William Picnic Spot – Elrig Loch loop from Garlieston

02:59

49.9km

270m

Cycling

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

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.80 km

Sorbie Tower

Highlight • Castle

Currently under restoration but grounds still open.

Tip by

18.1 km

View of Port William Harbour from Maxwell Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

View over Port William harbour from Maxwell Park.

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18.4 km

Wooden Barrels for Local Craftsmanship

Highlight • Structure

Used barrels for local craftsmen to transform into various articles.

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18.8 km

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.

Tip by

27.0 km

Elrig Loch

Highlight • Lake

Not far from The House of Elrig, the childhood home of writer Gavin Maxwell. You need to take an off-road track to get there though.

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32.4 km

Airriequhillart Plantation

Forest

33.2 km

Wigwam Holidays Wigtown

Highlight • Rest Area

I stayed here with family recently and it's great, very plush and hot tubs available

Tip by

39.8 km

Bratney Walls Pond

Highlight • Lake

A gorgeous looking pond with a jetty. There's a house that has been built next to it, so I'm not sure how accessible the pond is.

Tip by

41.8 km

Airies Moss

Forest

49.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.8 km

2.81 km

2.08 km

1.15 km

114 m

Surfaces

37.3 km

9.98 km

1.19 km

904 m

Elevation

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Monday 9 November

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Port William Picnic Spot – Elrig Loch loop from Garlieston

Sorbie Tower

View of Port William Harbour from Maxwell Park

Wooden Barrels for Local Craftsmanship

Port William Picnic Spot

Elrig Loch

Wigwam Holidays Wigtown

Bratney Walls Pond

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