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Royal Burgh Of Kirkcudbright And District

MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Kirkcudbright

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Royal Burgh Of Kirkcudbright And District

MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Kirkcudbright

Moderate

5.0

(2)

runners

MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Kirkcudbright

00:54

8.53km

70m

Running

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

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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476 m

MacLellan's Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Maclellan family built this magnificent castle in the centre of Kirkcudbright in the late 16th century.

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617 m

Mother and Child Statue

Highlight • Monument

The Mother and Child statue in Kirkcudbright is a memorial to sailors from Dumfries and Galloway who have been lost at sea. Located on the harbour front, the wooden sculpture …

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734 m

Kirkcudbright Bridge (also known as the Dee Bridge) dates from 1926 and features a 5-span reinforced concrete bow-string arch structure. It retains the cast-iron lamp standards from an earlier bow-truss …

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746 m

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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904 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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8.53 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.86 km

2.50 km

798 m

316 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.05 km

2.22 km

256 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

17°C

12°C

18 %

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MacLellan's Castle

Mother and Child Statue

View of Kirkcudbright Bridge

Kirkcudbright Quay

Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright

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