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Southerness Lighthouse – Sweetheart Abbey Ruins loop from Southerness

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Southerness Lighthouse – Sweetheart Abbey Ruins loop from Southerness

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Southerness Lighthouse – Sweetheart Abbey Ruins loop from Southerness

02:39

45.4km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

375 m

Southerness Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

A lovely seat to take in the views

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2

9.13 km

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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3

14.2 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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4

14.2 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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5

14.5 km

New Abbey Corn Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Corn Mill Museum with water wheel

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17.0 km

Shambellie Wood

Forest

7

21.5 km

Loch Arthur

Highlight • Lake

Good place for a wild swim.

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30.0 km

Bargrug Sandpit Wood

Forest

9

42.3 km

Ruins of Kirkandrews Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Right by the roadside is this ruined castle. With no fences preventing access, you can pull your bike up and take a really close look

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B

45.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.0 km

16.2 km

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.4 km

1.76 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Monday 19 October

13°C

9°C

93 %

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