Criffel Car Park – Sweetheart Abbey Ruins loop from New Abbey

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Criffel Car Park – Sweetheart Abbey Ruins loop from New Abbey

Moderate

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Criffel Car Park – Sweetheart Abbey Ruins loop from New Abbey

02:53

34.8km

570m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 34.4 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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103 m

New Abbey Corn Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Corn Mill Museum with water wheel

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Allan's Wood

Forest

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Gorse Bush Hell

Highlight • Trail

Ok I didn’t get a picture of the gorse bushes but I would go another way , maybe after sawmill don’t turn off for wellingtons monument , go straight on …

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View of the Lake District Across the Solway

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ride this trail in the south of Scotland and look right across the sea to the mountains of the Lake District of England!

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14.4 km

Hill Wood

Forest

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View of the Nith Estuary from Drumbrun

Highlight • River

Great viewpoint out over the Nith Estuary. On a clear day you can see across to England. The road surface running parallel to the coast is pretty good too.

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29.6 km

Criffel Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Small car park that could easily fit 20 vehicles, potentially more.
Perfectly located for visiting the summit of Criffel and exploring the nearby area.

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32.2 km

Loch Kindar

Highlight • Lake

Wonderful location for a picnic next to the beautiful glassy waters of Loch Kindar.

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34.6 km

Sweetheart Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Good tea room in New Abbey, or take the road to Beeswing at the bridge. the Loch Arthur tea and coffee shop has super homemade cakes and you can have …

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34.7 km

Abbey Cottage Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Opposite the picturesque Sweetheart Abbey remains, is this excellent Tea Room. An extensive and original menu and seating outside too with a view of the Abbey. Telephone 01387 850377 for …

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