MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Dundrennan Abbey

MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Dundrennan Abbey

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MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Dundrennan Abbey

01:30

29.9km

270m

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: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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284 m

Dundrennan Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

These are the striking ruins of an ancient abbey, once home to a community of Cistercian monks. It is one of the most impressive to survive from Scotland's 13 Cistercian monasteries.

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7.59 km

Broad Yard Plantation

Forest

16.5 km

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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16.8 km

Kirkcudbright Harbour

Highlight • Structure

kirkcudbright Harbour is the busiest commercial fishing port in Dumfries and Galloway, located on the River Dee and adjacent to a 50-berth marina for leisure boats.

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16.9 km

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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16.9 km

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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17.1 km

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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29.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

7.60 km

127 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km