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MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Twynholm

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MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Twynholm

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MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Twynholm

02:03

49.1km

370m

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: March 4, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.11 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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5.42 km

View of Kirkcudbright Bridge

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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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5.43 km

Kirkcudbright Quay

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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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5.59 km

Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright

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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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13.9 km

Kirkcudbright to Gelston Road

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peaceful route high up in the hills with views all the way to cairnsmore of fleet

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35.4 km

The Gallery at Laurieston

Highlight • Cafe

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49.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.0 km

9.10 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.0 km

125 m

< 100 m

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Monday 18 May

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