Kirroughtree Visitor Centre – Bruntis Loch loop from Newton Stewart

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Kirroughtree Visitor Centre – Bruntis Loch loop from Newton Stewart

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Kirroughtree Visitor Centre – Bruntis Loch loop from Newton Stewart

04:49

53.9km

840m

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: September 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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974 m

The Riverbank

Highlight • Restaurant

Great location with much needed coffee.

Tip by

1.15 km

This pedestrian bridge was built in 2019 to replace an earlier bridge damaged by floods in December 2015. It is named after a relatively rare migratory fish which comes to the Cree in spring to spawn.

Tip by

4.03 km

Cumloden Wood

Forest

8.61 km

Auchenleck

Highlight • Trail

The start of gravel

Tip by

16.1 km

Black Loch Cone Monument

Highlight • Monument

This area has very chunky gravel

Tip by

16.1 km

The Eye Sculpture at Black Loch

Highlight • Viewpoint

16.4 km

View of the Hilltop Obelisk

Highlight • Viewpoint

Huge hill but worth it

Tip by

34.7 km

Murray's Cottage

Ruins

46.8 km

Kirroughtree Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Café and bike hire shop with mountain bike and walking trails. More info... forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/galloway-forest-park/kirroughtree-visitor-centre

Tip by

48.3 km

Bruntis Loch

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful peaceful loch located in the heart of the forest. The scenery surrounding the loch is picturesque and makes for a great picnic spot.

Tip by

53.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.1 km

10.3 km

3.61 km

3.59 km

2.37 km

1.94 km

Surfaces

34.3 km

14.1 km

4.83 km

615 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

14°C

1°C

26 %

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Kirroughtree Visitor Centre – Bruntis Loch loop from Newton Stewart

The Riverbank

Sparling Bridge

Auchenleck

Black Loch Cone Monument

The Eye Sculpture at Black Loch

View of the Hilltop Obelisk

Kirroughtree Visitor Centre

Bruntis Loch

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