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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

05:03

81.1km

850m

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: June 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 42.5 km for 39 m

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

41.8 km

Wanlockhead — Scotland’s highest village

Highlight • Settlement

42.5 km

Wanlockhead Beam Engine

Highlight • Historical Site

Wanlockhead Beam Engine is a water-powered pumping machine that was built in 1870. The last of its kind that survives in Britain, the industrial relic was constructed to pump water …

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43.7 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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45.7 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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81.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.8 km

29.4 km

3.53 km

1.99 km

281 m

163 m

Surfaces

69.5 km

10.7 km

628 m

300 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

21°C

8°C

0 %

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Drumlanrig Castle – Drumlanrig Castle loop from Thornhill

Andy Goldsworthy Egg-Shaped Stone Sculpture

Drumlanrig Castle

Drumlanrig Castle

Wanlockhead — Scotland’s highest village

Wanlockhead Beam Engine

Wanlockhead – Highest Village in Scotland

Hopetoun Arms

Thornhill Horse Monument

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