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Caerlaverock Castle – River Nith Cycle Path loop from Dumfries

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Caerlaverock Castle – River Nith Cycle Path loop from Dumfries

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Caerlaverock Castle – River Nith Cycle Path loop from Dumfries

02:51

48.8km

210m

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: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 22.1 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.81 km

The Boathouse Café & Restaurant

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely waterside cafe and restaurant with a good view of the Barbara Channel. The food is excellent if you want to stop for a proper lunch, but the coffee/tea is …

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22.1 km

The Brow Well

Highlight • Natural Monument

Where Robert Burns went to take the waters, he died 3 days later.

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28.9 km

Huttonhall Wood

Forest

31.6 km

Caerlaverock Castle and Tearoom

Highlight • Historical Site

Castle ruins on the edge of the Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve. You can easily spend a few hours exploring the ruins and grounds of Castle Wood. There is now a …

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32.0 km

Caerlaverock Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice to cycle down to and a lovely picnic area next door to stop

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44.4 km

River Nith Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

You can follow the River Nith along this smooth traffic-free towpath. It leads to the attractive pedestrian suspension bridge spanning the River Nith in the town of Dumfries.

The river …

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47.2 km

The Frothy Bike Co. (CLOSED)

Highlight • Cycleway

Great coffee stop and bike shop on the river Nith. A must if you're cycling through Dumfries.

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48.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.7 km

3.28 km

2.65 km

1.50 km

537 m

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.8 km

7.10 km

1.57 km

425 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

9°C

65 %

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Caerlaverock Castle – River Nith Cycle Path loop from Dumfries

The Boathouse Café & Restaurant

The Brow Well

Caerlaverock Castle and Tearoom

Caerlaverock Castle

River Nith Cycle Path

The Frothy Bike Co. (CLOSED)

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