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MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Castle Douglas

MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Castle Douglas

Moderate

4.7

(3)

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MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Castle Douglas

02:19

53.7km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. 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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35.6 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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35.9 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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36.0 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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36.0 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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36.2 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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44.5 km

Kirkcudbright to Gelston Road

Highlight • Cycleway

peaceful route high up in the hills with views all the way to cairnsmore of fleet

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53.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.5 km

6.91 km

934 m

266 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.6 km

8.98 km

112 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 31 August

17°C

12°C

86 %

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MacLellan's Castle – Kirkcudbright Quay loop from Castle Douglas

MacLellan's Castle

Kirkcudbright Harbour

View of Kirkcudbright Bridge

Kirkcudbright Quay

Cannon's Close, Kirkcudbright

Kirkcudbright to Gelston Road

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