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Kirkconnel And Kelloholm

Sanquhar Castle Ruins – Thornhill Horse Monument loop from Kirkconnel

Kirkconnel And Kelloholm

Sanquhar Castle Ruins – Thornhill Horse Monument loop from Kirkconnel

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Sanquhar Castle Ruins – Thornhill Horse Monument loop from Kirkconnel

03:33

65.6km

540m

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: March 23, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 1.52 km for 103 m

After 37.4 km for 124 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.57 km

Sanquhar Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Sanquhar Castle is an impressive 13th-century ruin that overlooks the town below. The castle hosted many notable guests in its heyday, including Robert the Bruce, William Wallace, Edward I, Edward …

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32.0 km

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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32.0 km

Lean Bean Café & Refill Shop

Highlight • Cafe

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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37.5 km

Broomy Knowe

Forest

46.6 km

Quiet Road Along the River

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Useful road to bypass the A76, via Drunlanrig Castle

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51.1 km

Eliock Wood

Forest

65.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.0 km

17.3 km

2.52 km

1.66 km

954 m

282 m

Surfaces

59.2 km

3.17 km

2.98 km

282 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

16°C

8°C

53 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Sanquhar Castle Ruins – Thornhill Horse Monument loop from Kirkconnel

River Walk

Sanquhar Castle Ruins

Thornhill Horse Monument

Lean Bean Café & Refill Shop

Quiet Road Along the River

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