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Drumlanrig Castle – Drumlanrig Castle loop from Thornhill

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Drumlanrig Castle – Drumlanrig Castle loop from Thornhill

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Drumlanrig Castle – Drumlanrig Castle loop from Thornhill

05:04

81.4km

820m

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: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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499 m

Briery Park

Forest

2.92 km

Andy Goldsworthy Egg-Shaped Stone Sculpture

Highlight • Other

7.82 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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7.95 km

Drumlanrig Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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15.9 km

Eliock Wood

Forest

25.8 km

Sanquhar Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Sanquhar Castle is an impressive 13th-century ruin that overlooks the town below. The castle hosted many notable guests in its heyday, including Robert the Bruce, William Wallace, Edward I, Edward …

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43.1 km

Wanlockhead — Scotland’s highest village

Highlight • Settlement

Great cafe at the Lead Mining Museum.

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44.0 km

Wanlockhead – Highest Village in Scotland

Highlight • Climb

Not the hardest climb, awesome smooth tarmac going from East - West very fast…

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46.0 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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81.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.0 km

29.2 km

2.63 km

1.99 km

1.31 km

287 m

Surfaces

67.9 km

11.4 km

1.83 km

287 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

16°C

12°C

92 %

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Drumlanrig Castle – Drumlanrig Castle loop from Thornhill

Andy Goldsworthy Egg-Shaped Stone Sculpture

Drumlanrig Castle

Drumlanrig Castle

Sanquhar Castle Ruins

Wanlockhead — Scotland’s highest village

Wanlockhead – Highest Village in Scotland

Hopetoun Arms

Thornhill Horse Monument

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