Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Kirkcudbright

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Royal Burgh Of Kirkcudbright And District

Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Kirkcudbright

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Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Kirkcudbright

02:55

45.6km

480m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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942 m

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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1.10 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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14.8 km

Typical Forest Scenery

Highlight • Forest

24.0 km

Cally Mains Wood

Forest

26.9 km

Carrick Bay Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Wonderful gravel track that runs alongside Carrick Bay. Hard packed and rideable surface with great views across the water to Wigtown.

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29.7 km

Knockbrex Castle

Highlight • Other

Magnificent castle dating back to the 1800s which has been restored and converted into beautiful holiday rental properties.

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29.7 km

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Often referred to in historical documents as "The Toy Fort", you can now rent the castle on Air BnB!

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30.0 km

Doon Wood

Forest

31.8 km

Coo Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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39.6 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 …

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45.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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