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Thornhill

Loch Ettrick – Quiet Country Road Near Moffat loop from Thornhill

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Thornhill

Loch Ettrick – Quiet Country Road Near Moffat loop from Thornhill

Moderate

12

riders

Loch Ettrick – Quiet Country Road Near Moffat loop from Thornhill

01:26

27.6km

340m

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 5, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

330 m

Marchbank Bakers Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

We stopped there and they had good quality pastries and friendly people. We had some delicious donuts, and packed meat, onion, and potato pies for the road. Delicious!

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2

11.5 km

Ettrick Water

Highlight • River

3

11.5 km

Loch Ettrick

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4

15.9 km

Potholes

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5

17.1 km

A view across the Galloways from top of the Locherben climb.

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6

18.5 km

Ae Forest Café

Highlight (Segment) • Cafe

7

27.3 km

Thornhill Horse Monument

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Thornhill is a wonderful village between Dumfries and Sanquhar. It's defined by its broad streets and unique Victorian villas. There are plenty of great places to eat, shop and drink in this attractive hamlet.

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8

27.4 km

Fantastic café with delicious food, friendly staff, and a refill shop which is perfect for topping up on camping food like oats, dried fruit, cous cous etc.

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B

27.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

1.35 km

Surfaces

14.8 km

12.9 km

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

11°C

5°C

82 %

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