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Crossmichael And District

Kirkcudbright Quay – Dhoon Beach loop from Crossmichael

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Crossmichael And District

Kirkcudbright Quay – Dhoon Beach loop from Crossmichael

Moderate

4.0

(2)

34

riders

Kirkcudbright Quay – Dhoon Beach loop from Crossmichael

03:04

70.6km

550m

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: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

20.7 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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2

20.8 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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3

26.1 km

Dhoon Beach

Highlight • Beach

Situated on the banks of the River Dee estuary, Dhoon Beach is a pleasant picnic area with toilets and benches.

There's an interesting shipwreck of the schooner Monreith of Wigtown …

Tip by

4

33.9 km

Coo Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

Never stay they but it looks great place in the country side

Tip by

5

35.7 km

Knockbrex Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Apparently James Brown (not that one) bought the estate for £14,000 in 1894, and immediately filled it full of cars.

Often referred to in historical documents as "The Toy Fort", you can now rent the castle on Air BnB!

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36.0 km

Doon Wood

Forest

7

46.6 km

Knocktinkle Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

51.5 km

View over the Solway Firth

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very quiet road with amazing views on all sides. A great ride!

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9

62.0 km

The Gallery at Laurieston

Highlight • Cafe

B

70.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.7 km

8.53 km

199 m

115 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.2 km

5.34 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

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Monday 19 October

11°C

7°C

94 %

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