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Royal Burgh Of Sanquhar And District

Wanlockhead Beam Engine – Mennock Pass loop from Informal campsite- no facilities

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United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Royal Burgh Of Sanquhar And District

Wanlockhead Beam Engine – Mennock Pass loop from Informal campsite- no facilities

Hard

2

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Wanlockhead Beam Engine – Mennock Pass loop from Informal campsite- no facilities

02:02

23.1km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 15.2 km for 39 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Camping Site

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15.1 km

Wanlockhead Beam Engine

Highlight • Historical Site

Wanlockhead Beam Engine is a water-powered pumping machine that was built in 1870. The last of its kind that survives in Britain, the industrial relic was constructed to pump water …

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2

16.3 km

Not the hardest climb, awesome smooth tarmac going from East - West very fast…

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3

17.1 km

Great cafe at the Lead Mining Museum.

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4

19.8 km

Mennock Pass

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B

23.1 km

End point

Camping Site

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

7.58 km

4.15 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

5.50 km

4.98 km

705 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Sunday 18 October

11°C

0°C

24 %

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