Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright – MacLellan's Castle loop from Kirkcudbright

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Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright – MacLellan's Castle loop from Kirkcudbright

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Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright – MacLellan's Castle loop from Kirkcudbright

01:57

32.0km

180m

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: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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68 m

Wicker Horse

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The wicker horse is an 18-foot-tall willow sculpture and a mascot for the town of Kirkcudbright. This version was crafted by Leat in 2023 after a previous structure had the …

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121 m

Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright

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Kirkcudbright (pronounced ‘Kir-coo-brie’.) is a harbour town popular with artists. Set on the River Dee, it's an attractive place with colourful buildings, independent shops and castle ruins.

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238 m

Mother and Child Statue

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The Mother and Child statue in Kirkcudbright is a memorial to sailors from Dumfries and Galloway who have been lost at sea. Located on the harbour front, the wooden sculpture …

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368 m

MacLellan's Castle

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The Maclellan family built this magnificent castle in the centre of Kirkcudbright in the late 16th century.

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655 m

Kirkcudbright Harbour

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kirkcudbright Harbour is the busiest commercial fishing port in Dumfries and Galloway, located on the River Dee and adjacent to a 50-berth marina for leisure boats.

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3.14 km

Old River Dee bridge. Near Kirkcudbright

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15.3 km

Bird Hide

Viewpoint

15.6 km

View of Threave Castle

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From the National Trust for Scotland car park there's a good path down towards the river where there are excellent views across to Threave Castle sitting in isolation on its …

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