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

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

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

03:12

71.8km

700m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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After 33.1 km for 180 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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88 m

Knocktinkle Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.97 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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15.4 km

The Gallery at Laurieston

Highlight • Cafe

31.9 km

Torglass Wood

Forest

33.2 km

Doach Plantation

Forest

47.9 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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57.7 km

Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright

Highlight • Settlement

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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57.8 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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58.1 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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58.3 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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