Wanlockhead Beam Engine – Sanquhar Castle Ruins loop from Leadhills
Wanlockhead Beam Engine – Sanquhar Castle Ruins loop from Leadhills
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Wanlockhead Beam Engine – Sanquhar Castle Ruins loop from Leadhills
02:53
37.5km
750m
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 15, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps
You may need to carry your bike.
After 3.11 km for 39 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
24 m
Hopetoun Arms
Highlight • Other
3.12 km
Wanlockhead Beam Engine
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
18.1 km
Moor Plantation
Forest
20.8 km
Sanquhar Castle Ruins
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
31.7 km
Mennock Pass
Highlight • Viewpoint
34.5 km
Wanlockhead — Scotland’s highest village
Highlight • Settlement
Tip by
35.5 km
Wanlockhead – Highest Village in Scotland
Highlight • Climb
Tip by
37.5 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
16.0 km
13.8 km
4.51 km
2.83 km
405 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
17.2 km
13.2 km
3.64 km
3.56 km
< 100 m
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Lowest point (120 m)
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Tuesday 20 October
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4°C
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