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Dumfries to Caerlaverock Castle loop

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Dumfries to Caerlaverock Castle loop

Easy

4.3

(3)

155

riders

Dumfries to Caerlaverock Castle loop

01:24

29.0km

140m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

9.04 km

View of Criffel Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Flat ride on the NCN route 7 into or out of Dumfries. Great views over the water in both directions.

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2

14.8 km

Caerlaverock Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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3

27.4 km

Frothy Bike Company - coffee and bike shop (closed)

Highlight • Other

Frothy Bikes Café is highly recommended, great food, superb coffee and comfortable sofa's.

Ross in the bike shop is a fountain of knowledge on all things cycle, he and Richard …

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29.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.8 km

2.36 km

1.75 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.6 km

1.21 km

1.13 km

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Saturday 16 May

12°C

4°C

58 %

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