MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Sandyhills

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MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Sandyhills

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MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Sandyhills

03:24

78.6km

600m

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: October 8, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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111 m

Sandyhills Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sandyhills is a huge sandy beach with views right across the Solway Firth to the mountains of the Lake District in England behind. At low tide the sand extends so …

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1.79 km

Fairgirth Wood

Forest

29.2 km

Dundrennan Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

These are the striking ruins of an ancient abbey, once home to a community of Cistercian monks. It is one of the most impressive to survive from Scotland's 13 Cistercian monasteries.

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39.0 km

MacLellan's Castle

Highlight • Castle

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

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39.3 km

Kirkcudbright Harbour

Highlight • Structure

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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39.5 km

Kirkcudbright Bridge (also known as the Dee Bridge) dates from 1926 and features a 5-span reinforced concrete bow-string arch structure. It retains the cast-iron lamp standards from an earlier bow-truss …

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39.5 km

Kirkcudbright Quay

Highlight • Settlement

Pretty and lively quay with loads of restaurants and cafes. There's a good view of the bridge(s) and Maclellan's Castle so it's a nice place to stop for a break.

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