Machars Cycle Route – Port William Picnic Spot loop from Kirkinner

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Machars Cycle Route – Port William Picnic Spot loop from Kirkinner

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Machars Cycle Route – Port William Picnic Spot loop from Kirkinner

02:32

42.9km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.1 km

Wigwam Holidays Wigtown

Highlight • Rest Area

I stayed here with family recently and it's great, very plush and hot tubs available

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11.0 km

Airriequhillart Plantation

Forest

15.7 km

Machars Cycle Route

Highlight • Trail

Machars cycle route on the B7005 Glenluce to Wigtown road. One of three signed cycle routes along very quiet roads.

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18.5 km

Alt Wood

Forest

19.2 km

View of the Rhins of Galloway and the Isle of Man

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Despite it being an A road, it was very quiet when I cycled it on a Saturday in late August. Beautiful views across to the Rhins of Galloway and the Isle of Man.

Tip by

28.6 km

Port William Picnic Spot

Highlight • Beach

Quiet village with a couple of picnic tables near the shoreline looking across to the Rains of Galloway and, further to the south, The Isle of Man.

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29.1 km

Wooden Barrels for Local Craftsmanship

Highlight • Structure

Used barrels for local craftsmen to transform into various articles.

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29.3 km

View of Port William Harbour from Maxwell Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

View over Port William harbour from Maxwell Park.

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40.5 km

Gravel Path Lookout

Highlight • Trail

there's a cool lookout that's been made just along the road and a junction at the old JCB that looks like it could be gravel friendly.

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42.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

12.8 km

712 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.5 km

1.84 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Monday 19 October

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Machars Cycle Route – Port William Picnic Spot loop from Kirkinner

Wigwam Holidays Wigtown

Machars Cycle Route

View of the Rhins of Galloway and the Isle of Man

Port William Picnic Spot

Wooden Barrels for Local Craftsmanship

View of Port William Harbour from Maxwell Park

Gravel Path Lookout

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