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Loch Arthur – Sweetheart Abbey Ruins loop from Crocketford

Loch Arthur – Sweetheart Abbey Ruins loop from Crocketford

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Loch Arthur – Sweetheart Abbey Ruins loop from Crocketford

02:23

54.4km

400m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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After 19.8 km for 77 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.5 km

Loch Arthur

Highlight • Lake

Good place for a wild swim.

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17.1 km

Shambellie Wood

Forest

19.8 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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20.1 km

New Abbey Corn Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Corn Mill Museum with water wheel

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31.2 km

Devorgilla Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

One of the oldest standing bridges in Scotland crosses the River Nith in Dumfries. Devorgilla Bridge is also sometimes known as Devorgilla's Bridge or the Old Bridge and is named …

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34.9 km

Kilnford Farm Shop & Farmhouse Kitchen Café

Highlight • Cafe

Farm shop selling local produce. Has a sit-down, indoor café as well as an outdoor Bothy selling burgers and rolls.

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54.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.0 km

16.5 km

1.41 km

1.28 km

129 m

Surfaces

46.7 km

7.44 km

155 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

22°C

10°C

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Loch Arthur – Sweetheart Abbey Ruins loop from Crocketford

Loch Arthur

Sweetheart Abbey Ruins

New Abbey Corn Mill

Devorgilla Bridge

Kilnford Farm Shop & Farmhouse Kitchen Café

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