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Corberry And Laurieknowe

River Nith – Kirkpatrick Macmillan Bridge loop from Dumfries

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Corberry And Laurieknowe

River Nith – Kirkpatrick Macmillan Bridge loop from Dumfries

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River Nith – Kirkpatrick Macmillan Bridge loop from Dumfries

02:24

9.28km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.09 km

View of the River Nith and Distant Hills

Highlight • River

Great views in the evening and the walk along the river can be extended

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6.83 km

River Nith

Highlight • River

As Scotland's seventh-longest river, the Nith flows for over 70 miles before emptying into the Solway Firth.

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6.86 km

Kirkpatrick Macmillan Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

The bridge over the Nith just south of Dumfries town center on NCN route 7 built in honour of Kirkpatrick Macmillan, inventor of the pedal bike.

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7.72 km

Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge was designed by John Willet and constructed by James Abernethy & Co. in 1875 to provide a safe river crossing for mill workers and local children.

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8.15 km

The weir in Dumfries, also known as the Whitesands Caul, is a historic stone weir that spans the River Nith. It is a prominent feature of the town, located between the Devorgilla Bridge and the suspension bridge.

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9.28 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.51 km

2.60 km

1.88 km

233 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.69 km

3.51 km

1.06 km

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

15°C

10°C

83 %

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River Nith – Kirkpatrick Macmillan Bridge loop from Dumfries

Sir John Franklin Memorial

View of the River Nith and Distant Hills

River Nith

Kirkpatrick Macmillan Bridge

Suspension Bridge

Dumfries Weir

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