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Elrig Loch – Mochrum Loch loop from Mochrum

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Elrig Loch – Mochrum Loch loop from Mochrum

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Elrig Loch – Mochrum Loch loop from Mochrum

04:19

71.1km

510m

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: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.11 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.

Tip by

7.72 km

Machars Cycle Route

Highlight • Trail

Machars cycle route on the B7005 Glenluce to Wigtown road. One of three signed cycle routes along very quiet roads.

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10.6 km

Alt Wood

Forest

11.3 km

Scenic Coastal Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

15.5 km

The Cock Inn

Highlight • Beach

A fine seaside pub and a great place to stop for a break. Outside seating and bikes space, with lovely views of the sandy beach and bay. Very tempting to go for a quick swim on a hot day!

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17.1 km

Grass-Centered Lane to the Sea

Highlight • Cycleway

The cock Inn pub is just by the sea

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53.5 km

Heathery Ward Wood

Forest

54.3 km

Mochrum Loch

Highlight • Other

Popular with local fisherman, need a permit though.

Tip by

71.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.0 km

14.4 km

1.76 km

Surfaces

40.4 km

29.0 km

1.76 km

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

21°C

14°C

23 %

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Elrig Loch – Mochrum Loch loop from Mochrum

Elrig Loch

Machars Cycle Route

Scenic Coastal Road

The Cock Inn

Grass-Centered Lane to the Sea

Mochrum Loch

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