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View of Mersehead Sands – Dalbeattie Town Woods loop from Dalbeattie

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View of Mersehead Sands – Dalbeattie Town Woods loop from Dalbeattie

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View of Mersehead Sands – Dalbeattie Town Woods loop from Dalbeattie

01:43

28.2km

240m

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 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

8.13 km

Cleughburn Wood

Forest

2

15.9 km

View of Mersehead Sands

Highlight • Beach

The beach just goes on an on!! Huge views of Sandyhills beach right across the Solway Firth. On a clear day you can see Whitehaven and the Lake District in England.

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23.0 km

Barnbarroch Wood

Forest

4

25.4 km

7Stanes — Dalbeattie MTB tester loop

Highlight • Trail

This is the start of the 7Stanes MTB tester loop. Great to practice your skills before taking on the big circuit.

Tester loop has beginner, intermediate and hard sections with section bypass routes.

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5

25.7 km

Brambles Café

Highlight • Cafe

A great spot for some hot food, check facebook for opening times.

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6

26.7 km

Dalbeattie Town Woods

Highlight • Trail

There are a number of waymarked trails in this beautiful woodland. All are worth following for a scenic and enjoyable hike in scenic surrounds

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B

28.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

13.0 km

864 m

287 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

1.65 km

415 m

149 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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