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View of Mersehead Sands – Rockcliffe Beach loop from Lochfoot

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View of Mersehead Sands – Rockcliffe Beach loop from Lochfoot

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5.0

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View of Mersehead Sands – Rockcliffe Beach loop from Lochfoot

03:44

60.7km

540m

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: March 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.8 km for 215 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14.9 km

Bargrug Sandpit Wood

Forest

25.9 km

Heugh Wood

Forest

28.0 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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33.6 km

Rockcliffe Beach

Highlight • Beach

Spectacular Rockcliffe beach set in the picturesque village of Rockcliffe. Go for a dip, grab an ice cream, or just take a seat and enjoy the views.

Tip by

35.7 km

The Anchor Pub

Highlight • Pub

the Anchor is a good little pub in a great location right on the water front. Grab the tables on the wall by the water for the most atmospheric pints!

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40.4 km

7Stanes — Dalbeattie MTB tester loop

Highlight • Trail

This is the start of the 7Stanes MTB tester loop. Great to practice your skills before taking on the big circuit.

Tester loop has beginner, intermediate and hard sections with section bypass routes.

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50.0 km

Emu Farm

Highlight • Structure

Not something you see everyday in Southern Scotland, the birds are quite happy to pose for photos.

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60.6 km

View of Lochrutton

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some fine views over the Loch beside National Cycle route 7. Stop and take in the wildlife, with a good description of the various water-dwelling creatures in the area.

Tip by

60.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.4 km

12.1 km

2.35 km

920 m

Surfaces

53.7 km

5.62 km

920 m

522 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 15 June

18°C

10°C

70 %

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View of Mersehead Sands – Rockcliffe Beach loop from Lochfoot

View of Mersehead Sands

Rockcliffe Beach

The Anchor Pub

7Stanes — Dalbeattie MTB tester loop

Emu Farm

View of Lochrutton

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