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Drumlanrig Castle – Ae Bike Shop & Café loop from Drumlanrig Castle

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Drumlanrig Castle – Ae Bike Shop & Café loop from Drumlanrig Castle

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Drumlanrig Castle – Ae Bike Shop & Café loop from Drumlanrig Castle

03:20

51.8km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: June 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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154 m

Drumlanrig Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning view when cycling down the main drive towards the castle.

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5.75 km

Briery Park

Forest

6.24 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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11.6 km

Ae Forest Café

Highlight (Segment) • Cafe

27.6 km

Ae Bike Shop & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

No need to stop elsewhere to stock up. Great cafe and nicely priced too. Two coffee's, chocolate cake, roll and ice cream for just over a tenner.

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34.5 km

Loch Ettrick

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34.5 km

Ettrick Water

Highlight • River

34.7 km

Loch Ettrick

Highlight • Lake

Picturesque loch in the forest, popular for picnicking.

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51.8 km

Drumlanrig Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop outside the 'pink palace' for a breather before or after hitting the trails. There's also a bicycle museum next to the house which is worth checking out.

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51.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.4 km

2.51 km

1.25 km

670 m

662 m

318 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.8 km

16.3 km

800 m

670 m

318 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

22°C

9°C

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Drumlanrig Castle – Ae Bike Shop & Café loop from Drumlanrig Castle

Drumlanrig Castle

Thornhill Horse Monument

Ae Forest Café

Ae Bike Shop & Café

Loch Ettrick

Ettrick Water

Loch Ettrick

Drumlanrig Castle

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