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Machars Cycle Route – Glenluce Viaduct loop from Mochrum

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Machars Cycle Route – Glenluce Viaduct loop from Mochrum

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Machars Cycle Route – Glenluce Viaduct loop from Mochrum

03:23

55.6km

410m

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: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.6 km

Airriequhillart Plantation

Forest

15.3 km

Machars Cycle Route

Highlight • Trail

Machars cycle route on the B7005 Glenluce to Wigtown road. One of three signed cycle routes along very quiet roads.

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18.1 km

Alt Wood

Forest

18.9 km

Scenic Coastal Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

31.8 km

Glenluce Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

19th Century Glenluce Viaduct. 8 arches, the viaduct is no longer used. Crossing the Water of Luce the viaduct used to service the train station at Glenluce, also now no longer in service.

Tip by

36.3 km

Public Toilets at Monreith Beach

Highlight • Rest Area

Beach front with public toilets.

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36.4 km

Beach Swimming Spot

Highlight • Beach

Such a gorgeous little area for a dip. Usually pretty quiet too.

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36.5 km

View of Luce Bay from Stairhaven

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful spot in the hamlet of Stairhaven with a quiet coastal road running past Luce Bay. Lots of cottages to rent here.

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39.5 km

Grass-Centered Lane to the Sea

Highlight • Cycleway

The cock Inn pub is just by the sea

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41.0 km

The Cock Inn

Highlight • Beach

A fine seaside pub and a great place to stop for a break. Outside seating and bikes space, with lovely views of the sandy beach and bay. Very tempting to go for a quick swim on a hot day!

Tip by

55.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.1 km

21.7 km

760 m

186 m

Surfaces

35.9 km

19.0 km

760 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

24°C

14°C

0 %

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Machars Cycle Route – Glenluce Viaduct loop from Mochrum

Machars Cycle Route

Scenic Coastal Road

Glenluce Viaduct

Public Toilets at Monreith Beach

Beach Swimming Spot

View of Luce Bay from Stairhaven

Grass-Centered Lane to the Sea

The Cock Inn

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