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Corberry And Laurieknowe

Suspension Bridge – Dumfries Weir loop from Dumfries

Moderate

20

hikers

Suspension Bridge – Dumfries Weir loop from Dumfries

02:24

9.28km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.09 km

Sir John Franklin Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

2

4.33 km

Great views in the evening and the walk along the river can be extended

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3

6.83 km

River Nith

Highlight • River

As Scotland's seventh-longest river, the Nith flows for over 70 miles before emptying into the Solway Firth.

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4

7.72 km

Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge was designed by John Willet and constructed by James Abernethy & Co. in 1875 to provide a safe river crossing for mill workers and local children.

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5

8.15 km

Dumfries Weir

Highlight • Structure

The weir in Dumfries, also known as the Whitesands Caul, is a historic stone weir that spans the River Nith. It is a prominent feature of the town, located between the Devorgilla Bridge and the suspension bridge.

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9.28 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.51 km

2.60 km

1.88 km

233 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.66 km

3.51 km

1.09 km

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Sunday 11 October

16°C

6°C

67 %

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